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L5 ROP

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,837 mi
Last recorded86,837 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 ROP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 86,837 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,710 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 74,609 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 67,883 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2021 62,715 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 57,186 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 52,279 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Dec 2018 44,939 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,587 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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L5 ROP 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 L5 ROP, 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 L5 ROP registered?

L5 ROP is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 December 2014.

Is L5 ROP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 ROP 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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