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Y7 MSR

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,699 mi
Last recorded84,699 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 MSR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 84,699 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 74,698 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 74,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 67,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 54,935 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 54,919 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,839 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,548 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 44,624 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,008 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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Y7 MSR is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y7 MSR, 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 Y7 MSR registered?

Y7 MSR is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 November 2014.

Is Y7 MSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y7 MSR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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