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BN14 FLE

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,730 mi
Last recorded85,730 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN14 FLE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 85,730 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 82,746 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 79,113 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 69,973 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,748 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 53,984 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall have some cuts.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 48,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall have some cuts.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,216 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 40,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,111 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 24,884 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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BN14 FLE is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 BN14 FLE, 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

How do I check the history of BN14 FLE?

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What year was BN14 FLE registered?

BN14 FLE is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 March 2014.

Is BN14 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN14 FLE 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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