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L400 TYS

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 TYS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 85,950 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 69,983 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 64,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,517 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 15 Oct 2021 53,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at centre tread at 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge areas at centre tread at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,078 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Pass 14 Oct 2019 40,742 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,512 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 14,764 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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L400 TYS is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L400 TYS, 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

How do I check the history of L400 TYS?

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What year was L400 TYS registered?

L400 TYS is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 October 2014.

Is L400 TYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 TYS shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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