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AL09 ALX

2014 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,919 mi
Last recorded112,919 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL09 ALX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 112,919 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 103,540 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively unable to see inner pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively unable to see inners pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 86,254 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 69,178 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2020 47,979 miles

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 47,979 miles

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,941 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 39,502 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 35,003 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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AL09 ALX is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AL09 ALX, 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 AL09 ALX registered?

AL09 ALX is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2014.

Is AL09 ALX safe to buy?

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