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AJ14 XVL

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,970 mi
Last recorded85,970 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 XVL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 85,970 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 80,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 75,447 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,623 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 66,359 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,582 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 51,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,450 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 33,923 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 33,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,519 miles

Both front tyre's feathering on inner & outer edges

Fail 21 Jun 2017 23,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has damage to the outer sidewall, exposing the cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front tyre's feathering on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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AJ14 XVL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ14 XVL, 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 AJ14 XVL registered?

AJ14 XVL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is AJ14 XVL safe to buy?

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