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J16 CGW

2014 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,906 mi
Last recorded19,906 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW R Series18,845 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 CGW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 19,906 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 18,814 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 18,814 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST CAN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 17,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 15,521 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 12,948 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 9,066 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 8,676 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 6,451 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 3,167 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 548 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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J16 CGW is a 2014 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 18,845 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J16 CGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 12 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J16 CGW?

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What year was J16 CGW registered?

J16 CGW is a 2014 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 April 2014.

Is J16 CGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 CGW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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