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BR08 MYB

2014 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,081 mi
Last recorded78,081 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR08 MYB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 78,081 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 75,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 67,287 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 58,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 49,962 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 47,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,435 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 28,869 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 25,417 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 17,917 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,909 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 13,218 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 13,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BR08 MYB is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BR08 MYB, 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 BR08 MYB registered?

BR08 MYB is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is BR08 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR08 MYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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