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R300 POD

2014 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,329 mi
Last recorded92,329 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 POD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 92,329 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2026 80,102 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 72,416 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 89,244 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 59,020 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,719 miles

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

exhaust rubbers split

Pass 19 Jul 2023 57,391 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,633 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 43,737 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 43,737 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 62,520 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 26,241 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 53,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 24,001 miles

rear tyres on 2mm and wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2018 40,950 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 31,255 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 31,254 miles

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

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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R300 POD is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R300 POD, 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 R300 POD registered?

R300 POD is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 December 2014.

Is R300 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R300 POD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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