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BL14 VHJ

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,247 mi
Last recorded138,247 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 VHJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 138,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 9 Jun 2025 126,451 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 111,856 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 111,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 102,299 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 102,291 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,313 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,630 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 68,879 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 57,527 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Tyre making contact with wheel arch. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Tyre making contact with wheel arch. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,346 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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BL14 VHJ is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue 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 BL14 VHJ, 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 BL14 VHJ registered?

BL14 VHJ is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 July 2014.

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