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JR08 HAR

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

74,818 mi
Last recorded74,818 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR08 HAR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 74,818 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2026 73,639 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2026 82,839 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 82,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 67,968 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Feb 2025 66,996 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 66,996 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2024 62,184 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 50,065 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 50,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/3518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 47,639 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 May 2023 47,639 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,432 miles

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 17 May 2022 44,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 46,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 34,298 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 42,053 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,378 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 24,775 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 33,671 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 17,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 27,982 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 12,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 24,251 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 21,052 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 19,829 miles

Front Both Tyres Worn on Outer Edge and Perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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JR08 HAR is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2014 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 54,432 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 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JR08 HAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JR08 HAR registered?

JR08 HAR is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2014.

Is JR08 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR08 HAR shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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