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YJ14 VZU

2014 BMW X1

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,510 mi
Last recorded98,510 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X157,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 VZU
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort slightly low but met requirements.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 95,195 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 89,600 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 78,616 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is approximately on 2mm of tread 255.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is approximately on 2mm of tread 255.40.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 54,145 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,013 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,759 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,405 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 VZU is a 2014 BMW X1 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU is a 2014 BMW X1, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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