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E9 XCS

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,678 mi
Last recorded151,678 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 XCS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 151,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 144,242 miles

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

Undercover Fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2025 88,220 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 136,550 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 82,647 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 125,376 miles

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

third brake light not working

Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,483 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 74,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 69,882 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 114,473 miles

Exhaust center silencer outer skin corroded & peeling

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front disc pads 60% worn

Slight noise O/S/F top suspension bearing

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light damaged (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked N/S/F lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 68,927 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 68,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 105,178 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 104,856 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play os & ns (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 94,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,587 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 57,587 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 May 2019 80,812 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 64,468 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 40,847 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 49,035 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,528 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,652 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 24,652 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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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E9 XCS is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 E9 XCS, 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 E9 XCS registered?

E9 XCS is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 May 2014.

Is E9 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 XCS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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