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YL14 UOY

2014 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,441 mi
Last recorded88,441 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 UOY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 88,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 71,728 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 63,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear sidelight slightly dim

Pass 26 Jul 2023 55,664 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 46,882 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 45,143 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 39,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,675 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 27,051 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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YL14 UOY is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 54,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL14 UOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL14 UOY registered?

YL14 UOY is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2014.

Is YL14 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL14 UOY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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