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R55 JAX

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,027 mi
Last recorded92,027 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 JAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 92,027 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,895 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 86,895 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 81,415 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 77,013 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,472 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 65,697 miles

both front tyres have surface cracks

Pass 2 Jul 2019 58,894 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 24 Oct 2018 53,790 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 46,510 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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R55 JAX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R55 JAX, 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 R55 JAX registered?

R55 JAX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 12 December 2014.

Is R55 JAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 JAX 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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