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L1 XLP

2014 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,226 mi
Last recorded94,226 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 XLP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 94,226 miles

Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2025 80,555 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 85,573 miles

sun strip

Pass 20 Nov 2024 76,101 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 75,049 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,284 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 65,422 miles

full underbody plastics

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,423 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 72,413 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 54,471 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,945 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,152 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 67,138 miles

Central Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2020 39,198 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 64,099 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,559 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 59,056 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))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,054 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 54,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 15,219 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,200 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 41,748 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,060 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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L1 XLP is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L1 XLP, 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 L1 XLP registered?

L1 XLP is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 April 2014.

Is L1 XLP safe to buy?

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