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YJ14 VLM

2014 BMW X1

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,393 mi
Last recorded102,393 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X157,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 VLM
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 102,393 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 88,204 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 87,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise - dripping during test and blowing back along underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 84,315 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at wear limit + inner edges 0mm and close to cords - replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 81,259 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor - recommend replacing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close + inside edges close to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 72,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on or very close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on or very close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 59,374 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 47,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 42,274 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,428 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 24,214 miles

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

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

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 VLM is a 2014 BMW X1 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLM, 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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What year was YJ14 VLM registered?

YJ14 VLM is a 2014 BMW X1, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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