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M121 HJM

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,836 mi
Last recorded142,836 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 HJM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 142,836 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread left in central three quarters (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 142,836 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inop

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread left in central three quarters (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 132,943 miles

Offside Day time running lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 132,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Day time running lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 123,786 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 123,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

hand brake high travel

Pass 9 Jan 2023 114,640 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever high travel

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 105,048 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 93,655 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 70,042 miles

brake caliper anti rattle clip missing to offside front

only just passed emissions test see report

Pass 6 Jan 2018 65,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3/4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr and osr tyres slight out of shape

Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,551 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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M121 HJM is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M121 HJM, 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 M121 HJM registered?

M121 HJM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is M121 HJM safe to buy?

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