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N50 HJL

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,124 mi
Last recorded122,124 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 HJL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 122,124 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 115,371 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 105,330 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 105,330 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 91,779 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,268 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 13 Oct 2022 86,268 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,851 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

wear/rust on front and rear brake disc faces

Fail 14 Oct 2021 74,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

wear/rust on front and rear brake disc faces

Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,059 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

all 4 tyres worn on edges & in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2019 51,639 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 44,454 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,535 miles

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

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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N50 HJL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue 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 N50 HJL, 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 N50 HJL registered?

N50 HJL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2014.

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