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SB64 JZO

2014 BMW 518

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,008 mi
Last recorded166,008 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 51892,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB64 JZO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 166,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 153,310 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 141,540 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 125,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 116,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,591 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 93,338 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 93,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 82,099 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 57,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 57,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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SB64 JZO is a 2014 BMW 518 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 92,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB64 JZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SB64 JZO registered?

SB64 JZO is a 2014 BMW 518, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is SB64 JZO safe to buy?

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