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AA55 ERA

2014 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,388 mi
Last recorded46,388 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA55 ERA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 46,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 44,629 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 43,139 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,288 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 41,288 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,765 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 37,584 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 37,584 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,019 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2018 31,666 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 29,566 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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AA55 ERA is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AA55 ERA, 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 AA55 ERA registered?

AA55 ERA is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is AA55 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA55 ERA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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