MOT Status
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138,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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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.
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What year was BL14 VHJ registered?
BL14 VHJ is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 July 2014.
Is BL14 VHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL14 VHJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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