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BJ04 AYO

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

143,472 mi
Last recorded143,472 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 AYO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 143,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2026 97,084 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 133,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 88,893 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 88,893 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 86,692 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 86,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 123,995 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 76,076 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 121,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 113,056 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,027 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 66,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,337 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 106,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water drops in lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 31 May 2021 57,166 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 98,240 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 98,240 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2020 50,665 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 43,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 77,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,864 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,835 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 13,528 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,068 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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BJ04 AYO is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 BJ04 AYO, 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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BJ04 AYO is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 August 2014.

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