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A13 FCP

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,912 mi
Last recorded104,912 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FCP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 104,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 99,714 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))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 96,216 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 92,855 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 87,630 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 82,213 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 75,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 62,205 miles

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

front disc lipped

Pass 19 Mar 2018 50,769 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 50,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 38,925 miles

Front Windows Tinted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 38,905 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windows Tinted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 32,215 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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A13 FCP is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A13 FCP, 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 A13 FCP registered?

A13 FCP is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is A13 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 FCP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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