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BT14 XKB

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,778 mi
Last recorded66,778 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 XKB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 66,778 miles

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

both rear hump stoppers are slightly damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2025 66,778 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

both rear hump stoppers are slightly damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2024 62,191 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 57,832 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 57,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 51,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,889 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 46,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 38,602 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 30,993 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 30,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 24,973 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2018 24,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise pair of wiper blades

Pass 7 Jul 2017 18,325 miles

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front tyre 0mm inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BT14 XKB is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BT14 XKB, 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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BT14 XKB is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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