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YA14 XCG

2014 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,075 mi
Last recorded182,075 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 XCG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 182,075 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 173,088 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 173,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 162,176 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 162,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 148,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 123,813 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,548 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,461 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 22,609 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 22,609 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YA14 XCG is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA14 XCG, 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 YA14 XCG registered?

YA14 XCG is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2014.

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