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YR14 BYM

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,052 mi
Last recorded129,052 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 BYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 129,052 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 128,864 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 119,874 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 114,707 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 105,071 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 97,499 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 93,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 86,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak (transmission side)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 40,574 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YR14 BYM is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR14 BYM, 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 YR14 BYM registered?

YR14 BYM is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is YR14 BYM safe to buy?

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