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JR05 BXR

2014 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,416 mi
Last recorded110,416 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11864,710 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR05 BXR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 110,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 94,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,163 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 69,513 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 59,344 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,324 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 44,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 44,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,964 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,148 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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JR05 BXR is a 2014 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 64,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JR05 BXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JR05 BXR registered?

JR05 BXR is a 2014 BMW 118, first registered on 11 August 2014.

Is JR05 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR05 BXR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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