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YA63 FCV

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,235 mi
Last recorded79,235 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA63 FCV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 79,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front moisture within headlamp

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 72,412 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 65,227 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper diff bush perished

Fail 5 Jan 2024 65,227 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper diff bush perished

Pass 17 Jan 2023 57,614 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff bush worn

Pass 8 Jan 2022 51,706 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 45,426 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2019 40,079 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2019 32,267 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 20,394 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 15,947 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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YA63 FCV is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

YA63 FCV is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 January 2014.

Is YA63 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA63 FCV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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