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CA14 KCJ

2014 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,689 mi
Last recorded72,689 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA14 KCJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 72,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm-225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm--225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

“Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components”.

Fail 15 Jul 2026 72,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm-225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm--225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

“Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components”.

Pass 22 Jul 2025 66,736 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 55,618 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,252 miles

Nearside Front Top Mount Stiff

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2023 53,208 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Top Mount Stiff

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,092 miles

Nearside Rear tyre fitted inside outside

Pass 13 Jul 2021 40,501 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 33,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 27,347 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 22,564 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 18,739 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges

Both rear tyres worn on the edges

Offside Front Inner Bleed nipple broken off in the brake calliper

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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CA14 KCJ is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 CA14 KCJ, 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 CA14 KCJ registered?

CA14 KCJ is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 June 2014.

Is CA14 KCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA14 KCJ 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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