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BA08 ARM

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,328 mi
Last recorded61,328 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA08 ARM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 61,328 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 61,328 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 54,384 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 54,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 48,934 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Upper engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 42,388 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose Side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 42,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose Side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 33,352 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both wiper poor

Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 21,061 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 15,492 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has some kerb damage

both rear tyres have slight cracking on the outer edges

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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BA08 ARM is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA08 ARM, 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 BA08 ARM registered?

BA08 ARM is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is BA08 ARM safe to buy?

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