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L7 NTD

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,137 mi
Last recorded110,137 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 NTD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 110,137 miles

Handbrake lever has low reserve travel

Pass 9 Oct 2024 100,582 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Parking brake has little reserve travel (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 100,568 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Parking brake has little reserve travel (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 90,953 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 90,953 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 80,622 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,291 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,800 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 50,073 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,630 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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L7 NTD is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L7 NTD, 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 L7 NTD registered?

L7 NTD is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is L7 NTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 NTD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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