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DEM 8A

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,522 mi
Last recorded78,522 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEM 8A
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 78,522 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2024 75,173 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,201 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 61,393 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 49,494 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 49,486 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,647 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 32,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,720 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 26,770 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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DEM 8A is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DEM 8A, 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 DEM 8A?

You can check the full history of DEM 8A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DEM 8A registered?

DEM 8A is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 December 2014.

Is DEM 8A safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEM 8A shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DEM 8A have outstanding finance?

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