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J321 JLR

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,407 mi
Last recorded124,407 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ321 JLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 124,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tpms on

Fail 23 Jan 2026 124,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tpms on

Pass 4 Feb 2025 119,385 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 102,812 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 95,822 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,012 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,914 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread depth getting low 4.00mm

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth getting low 4.00mm

Offside Rear tyre tread depth getting low 3.00mm

both front Shock absorbers dust cover damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2019 66,273 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 66,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 54,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre is not a run flat

Fail 8 Dec 2018 54,834 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre is not a run flat

Pass 27 Nov 2017 50,071 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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J321 JLR is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,857 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 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J321 JLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J321 JLR registered?

J321 JLR is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2014.

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