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E7 FRK

2014 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,195 mi
Last recorded61,195 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 FRK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 61,195 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 61,190 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 59,595 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related surface corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 59,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Smoked lenses fitted, portion facing rear too heavily tinted, not visible in daylight. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Smoked lenses fitted, portion facing rear too heavily tinted, not visible in daylight. (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related surface corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 32,842 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has general age related corrosion present

Pass 10 Jun 2024 24,912 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 23,657 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,079 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 53,072 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 50,787 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 45,793 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 17,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 42,793 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 13,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 40,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

cut in n/s/r tyre, not to cords

Pass 13 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 20 Sep 2019 35,404 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 21,455 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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E7 FRK is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E7 FRK, 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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What year was E7 FRK registered?

E7 FRK is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is E7 FRK safe to buy?

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