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R14 HMJ

2016 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,999 mi
Last recorded62,999 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 1 Series43,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 HMJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 62,999 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 62,999 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 54,324 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 51,067 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 43,660 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 35,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 29,125 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 24,982 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 15,129 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 14,843 miles

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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R14 HMJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 43,833 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R14 HMJ, 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 10 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R14 HMJ registered?

R14 HMJ is a 2016 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is R14 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 HMJ 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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