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YJ14 VHC

2014 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,037 mi
Last recorded96,037 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X157,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 VHC
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 96,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 96,036 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 90,397 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 90,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 83,854 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 77,505 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 68,452 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r18 91v run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,972 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 59,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 50,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,717 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 37,018 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 37,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on both side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 25,057 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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YJ14 VHC is a 2014 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 57,868 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ14 VHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 12 years old, this BMW X1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ14 VHC is a 2014 BMW X1, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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