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BU14 VPY

2014 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,413 mi
Last recorded108,413 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X157,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 VPY
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 108,413 miles

DPF light on

Front flexible exhaust pipe deterating

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2026 108,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

DPF light on

Front flexible exhaust pipe deterating

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2025 105,998 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 102,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 88,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 88,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF Rear suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF Rear suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,920 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges 225/45/18

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 79,644 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,596 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 73,207 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2018 60,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh/sticker

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,224 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,214 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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BU14 VPY is a 2014 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 57,868 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU14 VPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 12 years old, this BMW X1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU14 VPY is a 2014 BMW X1, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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