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BM04 RAW

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,959 mi
Last recorded65,959 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 RAW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 65,959 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 60,483 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 53,053 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 53,053 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working In mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,231 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 39,569 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 39,385 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 39,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear Tyre 2.5 mm treads left

Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 29,062 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 23,167 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 14,004 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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BM04 RAW is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BM04 RAW, 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 BM04 RAW registered?

BM04 RAW is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2014.

Is BM04 RAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 RAW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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