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A28 JJL

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,168 mi
Last recorded104,168 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 JJL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 104,168 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 104,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 66,798 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 97,378 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 59,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 90,184 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 52,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 82,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 49,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 76,352 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,139 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 47,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,990 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,679 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jul 2020 43,679 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 61,274 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 40,015 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,289 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 35,737 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 31,617 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,921 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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A28 JJL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A28 JJL, 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 A28 JJL registered?

A28 JJL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 April 2014.

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