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AV14 UBZ

2014 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,851 mi
Last recorded103,851 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 UBZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 103,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 95,879 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 95,833 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 88,633 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 88,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2023 82,938 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 78,177 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,814 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,298 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,979 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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AV14 UBZ is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 54,432 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 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 AV14 UBZ, 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 12 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV14 UBZ registered?

AV14 UBZ is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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