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AR14 FCC

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,883 mi
Last recorded24,883 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR14 FCC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 24,883 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn edges + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 24,882 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn edges + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 38,236 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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AR14 FCC is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR14 FCC, 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 AR14 FCC registered?

AR14 FCC is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 July 2014.

Is AR14 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR14 FCC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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