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AK14 AVB

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,673 mi
Last recorded85,673 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 AVB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 85,673 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 84,406 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,362 miles

Rear after-market number plate fitted

brake pad warning / new pads fitted !

Pass 2 Mar 2023 66,847 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 51,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 51,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 37,133 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 31,612 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 24,109 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,972 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 21,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AK14 AVB is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 AK14 AVB, 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 AK14 AVB registered?

AK14 AVB is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 April 2014.

Is AK14 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK14 AVB 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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