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AK63 ZKJ

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,832 mi
Last recorded87,832 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 ZKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2026 87,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 83,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 80,649 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 77,439 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 74,965 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 62,688 miles

Nearside rear tyre has chunk out of side wall

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 55,385 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front/Rear slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,376 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 35,879 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 33,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,598 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 31,598 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AK63 ZKJ is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AK63 ZKJ, 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 AK63 ZKJ registered?

AK63 ZKJ is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 January 2014.

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The MOT history for AK63 ZKJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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