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L16 BSS

2014 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,917 mi
Last recorded84,917 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 BSS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,917 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 78,078 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 70,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 70,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,761 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 22 Jun 2022 65,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch trim missing

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Aug 2017 17,004 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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L16 BSS is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L16 BSS, 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 L16 BSS registered?

L16 BSS is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2014.

Is L16 BSS safe to buy?

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