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YD14 XFF

2014 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,560 mi
Last recorded119,560 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD14 XFF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 119,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward suspension arm bush perished and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner when wheel rotated grinding sound unable to visualize inner brake pad

Fail 2 Feb 2023 119,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward suspension arm bush perished and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner when wheel rotated grinding sound unable to visualize inner brake pad

Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,576 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 101,576 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 84,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 84,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 62,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,659 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 31 Jan 2019 56,413 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 49,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 13,741 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2015 13,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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YD14 XFF is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YD14 XFF, 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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YD14 XFF is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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