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EF14 JFV

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,997 mi
Last recorded71,997 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 JFV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 71,997 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 70,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 68,551 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 63,716 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 60,992 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 47,956 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 39,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 31,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 9,683 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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EF14 JFV is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF14 JFV, 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 EF14 JFV?

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What year was EF14 JFV registered?

EF14 JFV is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 August 2014.

Is EF14 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF14 JFV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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