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B18 OJD

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,433 mi
Last recorded81,433 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 OJD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 81,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 79,866 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush showing signs of deterioration. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush showing signs of deterioration. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 76,407 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 70,436 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,916 miles

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 58,887 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 58,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,723 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 39,740 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 37,638 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted, restricting view of some testable items.

Pass 18 May 2017 29,930 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 29,930 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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B18 OJD is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B18 OJD, 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.

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What year was B18 OJD registered?

B18 OJD is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 October 2014.

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