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N17 PCB

2014 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

137,867 mi
Last recorded137,867 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 PCB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 137,867 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2026 162,425 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 132,382 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 132,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 111,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 157,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front suspension arm front bush, de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 157,875 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front suspension arm front bush, de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 153,532 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 94,014 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 94,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 146,712 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 146,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2022 74,326 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 124,860 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 124,516 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 69,146 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 105,524 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 64,113 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 97,470 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 57,143 miles

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

long travel on brake pedal before brakes applied

Pass 19 Jan 2019 54,022 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 85,236 miles

no smoke from exhaust for emissions test results print out

Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,844 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,933 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 32,292 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 40,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 38,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 30,385 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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N17 PCB is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 N17 PCB, 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.

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What year was N17 PCB registered?

N17 PCB is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 January 2014.

Is N17 PCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 PCB shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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