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YF14 DXL

2014 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,690 mi
Last recorded50,690 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 DXL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 50,690 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S And Perished 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S And Perished 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 45,102 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 45,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 39,670 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 32,427 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 31,442 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 29,342 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,883 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 17,636 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 12,608 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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YF14 DXL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YF14 DXL, 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 YF14 DXL registered?

YF14 DXL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is YF14 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF14 DXL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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