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L3 SBP

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,065 mi
Last recorded104,065 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 SBP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 104,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 104,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 98,850 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective unit has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 98,850 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective unit has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 93,629 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 77,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 77,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 66,664 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 57,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 44,444 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,071 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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L3 SBP is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L3 SBP, 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 L3 SBP registered?

L3 SBP is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is L3 SBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 SBP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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