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WNZ 8272

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,048 mi
Last recorded65,048 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 8272
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 65,048 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 64,870 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 63,777 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

brake pad warning on the dash board

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2023 59,706 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun visor fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

n/s & o/s sill skirts insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2022 54,273 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 54,237 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 46,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 43,559 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 39,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Bullet hole. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 39,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Bullet hole. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 29,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 23,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WNZ 8272 is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WNZ 8272, 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 WNZ 8272 registered?

WNZ 8272 is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 March 2014.

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