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EF63 ORO

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,260 mi
Last recorded95,260 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF63 ORO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 95,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2026 95,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2025 90,204 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2025 90,203 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2024 84,860 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2023 79,262 miles

Brake discs corroded and worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2023 79,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded and worn

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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 65,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating - Advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy - Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 91W RFT Edges of tread now bald - Advise replacement tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 91W RFT Edges of tread now bald - Advise replacement tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 65,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 R17 91W RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating - Advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy - Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 91W RFT Edges of tread now bald - Advise replacement tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 91W RFT Edges of tread now bald - Advise replacement tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,248 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2018 43,018 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2018 43,018 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,557 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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EF63 ORO is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF63 ORO, 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 EF63 ORO registered?

EF63 ORO is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 February 2014.

Is EF63 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF63 ORO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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