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YA63 DZL

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,149 mi
Last recorded85,149 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA63 DZL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 85,149 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 54,463 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 53,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,533 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 46,533 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 43,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides of the car (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 40,875 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 37,916 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 35,427 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE

Pass 2 Feb 2018 31,715 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 27,171 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 27,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre worn smooth on the edges

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 29 Jan 2016 20,676 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

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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YA63 DZL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YA63 DZL, 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 YA63 DZL registered?

YA63 DZL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 January 2014.

Is YA63 DZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA63 DZL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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