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YB63 ZYJ

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,825 mi
Last recorded105,825 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB63 ZYJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,825 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 102,935 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 102,932 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 97,449 miles

NSF tyre outer side wall slight damage

NSR shocker cover loose

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 97,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF tyre outer side wall slight damage

NSR shocker cover loose

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,130 miles

Body under covers & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front & Rear(Registration plates (Rise (letters & numbers))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Size 225.40.R 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover severely deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (Size 245.35.R 18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 93,100 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Body under covers & engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front & Rear(Registration plates (Rise (letters & numbers))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Size 225.40.R 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover severely deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge (Size 245.35.R 18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,271 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body & engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2020 84,271 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body & engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,985 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,221 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,878 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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YB63 ZYJ is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB63 ZYJ, 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 YB63 ZYJ registered?

YB63 ZYJ is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 January 2014.

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