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Y123 RFC

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,683 mi
Last recorded117,683 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 RFC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 117,683 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 113,758 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 113,661 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 107,932 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 107,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 105,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 98,091 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 98,091 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 88,081 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 88,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 78,903 miles

management light on

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,257 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 69,502 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,762 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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Y123 RFC is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y123 RFC, 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 Y123 RFC registered?

Y123 RFC is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is Y123 RFC safe to buy?

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