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YM14 TYY

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,454 mi
Last recorded94,454 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM14 TYY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 94,454 miles

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

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

TPMS Light on

Fail 19 Mar 2026 94,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 88,244 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 88,212 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,892 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 74,585 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 67,305 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 62,958 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,461 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 44,421 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 44,418 miles

Road wheel badly distorted both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 26,144 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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YM14 TYY is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM14 TYY, 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 YM14 TYY registered?

YM14 TYY is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 July 2014.

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The MOT history for YM14 TYY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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