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VK14 HYN

2014 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,125 mi
Last recorded39,125 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW R Series18,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 HYN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 39,125 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 38,472 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 35,844 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 34,057 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 34,057 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 27,055 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 26,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 24,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,364 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 16,817 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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VK14 HYN is a 2014 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 18,845 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK14 HYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 12 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK14 HYN registered?

VK14 HYN is a 2014 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 April 2014.

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The MOT history for VK14 HYN 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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