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A97 ELS

2014 BMW X1

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,804 mi
Last recorded70,804 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X157,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA97 ELS
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 70,804 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 65,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 60,870 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2022 50,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 44,045 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 39,429 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 34,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 29,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 28,160 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,368 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 22,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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A97 ELS is a 2014 BMW X1 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 57,868 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A97 ELS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 12 years old, this BMW X1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A97 ELS registered?

A97 ELS is a 2014 BMW X1, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is A97 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A97 ELS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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