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EL05 HER

2014 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,716 mi
Last recorded115,716 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL05 HER
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 115,716 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 107,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Vehicle undercover missing

Pass 15 Mar 2023 99,353 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear shock absorbers covers loose

Fail 15 Mar 2023 99,353 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear shock absorbers covers loose

Pass 5 Mar 2022 89,910 miles

Nearside 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 6 Mar 2021 75,949 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,851 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,164 miles

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

under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 31 Oct 2017 18,261 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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EL05 HER is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EL05 HER, 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

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What year was EL05 HER registered?

EL05 HER is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2014.

Is EL05 HER safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL05 HER shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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