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BB03 TOM

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,044 mi
Last recorded86,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB03 TOM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 86,044 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 80,951 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 80,950 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,882 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 68,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 62,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front suspention arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 56,504 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 51,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,361 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,611 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BB03 TOM is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BB03 TOM, 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 BB03 TOM registered?

BB03 TOM is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 November 2014.

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