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J999 HLS

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,752 mi
Last recorded116,752 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 HLS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 116,752 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls slightly cracked.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 105,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 105,680 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both fronts. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 89,457 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 89,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 71,219 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,324 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 70,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 63,070 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 63,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 54,185 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 49,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 42,379 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2018 29,133 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2018 29,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,132 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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J999 HLS is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J999 HLS, 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 J999 HLS registered?

J999 HLS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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