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YY14 VRW

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,259 mi
Last recorded89,259 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 VRW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 89,259 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 82,217 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,883 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,797 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 47,587 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limit.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 40,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 33,571 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 32,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2018 32,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2017 22,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on both edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inside edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight sidewall damage. No cords or ply exposed.

Offside Front Tyre bald on both edges.

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inside edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YY14 VRW is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YY14 VRW, 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.

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What year was YY14 VRW registered?

YY14 VRW is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is YY14 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY14 VRW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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