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YJ14 VSM

2014 BMW X1

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,701 mi
Last recorded81,701 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X157,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 VSM
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,701 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 81,701 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,701 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 76,701 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 71,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm bush splitting

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on outer edge. Going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Subframe brake pipe corroding under OE coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm bush splitting

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 65,741 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 65,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,890 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded beneath OE coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 58,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded beneath OE coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 51,641 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres presented with minor cuts in tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 12 Mar 2020 49,172 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,164 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,317 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Pass 4 Mar 2017 26,459 miles

O/S/F N/S/F O/S/R and N/S/R tyre treads perished

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 VSM is a 2014 BMW X1 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ14 VSM registered?

YJ14 VSM is a 2014 BMW X1, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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