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YJ14 YFV

2014 BMW X1

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,533 mi
Last recorded105,533 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X157,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 105,533 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2026 105,533 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to tyres (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 runflat also cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 95,581 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2024 86,368 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 86,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 76,021 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 66,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 60,411 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 55,605 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,137 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 50,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,832 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,205 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres have slightly raised tread inner and outer edges

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 YFV is a 2014 BMW X1 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

YJ14 YFV is a 2014 BMW X1, first registered on 2 April 2014.

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