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MH12 LLL

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,156 mi
Last recorded59,156 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH12 LLL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 59,156 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 59,156 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 171,692 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 55,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 148,353 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 50,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 126,024 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 126,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 44,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 44,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 120,250 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,583 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 38,544 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 110,355 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp.. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to limit

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,979 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 98,978 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,789 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 25,984 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 78,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,282 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 18,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,880 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,019 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 42,304 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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MH12 LLL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MH12 LLL, 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 MH12 LLL registered?

MH12 LLL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 June 2014.

Is MH12 LLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH12 LLL shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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