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2014 BMW 1 SERIES3.0L Petrol

MU04 ADE

2014 BMW 1 SERIES — Petrol, 2979cc. This vehicle has 114,728 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20/06/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2014
Engine
2979cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 24 May 2025 at 106,092 miles resulted with no recorded defects or advisories. This clean result follows a period of successful testing since early 2022, indicating that the current owner has addressed previous mechanical concerns and maintained a high standard of operational safety checks. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. There is a notable period of low activity between January 2022 and February 2023, where the car covered only 305 miles. However, usage increased significantly in the following two years, covering over 13,000 miles between February 2023 and May 2025 tests. This shift suggests the vehicle has moved from a low-use status to a more regular daily driver, which is generally beneficial for engine seals and rubber components that suffer from long-term standing. While the MOT record is currently clean, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of common failure points for the BMW 1 series at this mileage bracket. Focus on the front suspension bushes and control arms for signs of tearing, as these often degrade after 100,000 miles. Given the failure in January 2022 which was rectified shortly after, verify the state of the brake calipers for binding or uneven wear to ensure the issue has not returned. Inspect the underside for corrosion on the sills and exhaust to ensure structural integrity remains sound despite the vehicle's age.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 24 Jun 2026, 02:00
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing over the last three years. The most recent inspection conducted on 24 May 2025 at 106,092 miles resulted with no recorded defects or advisories. This clean result follows a period of successful testing since early 2022, indicating that the current owner has addressed previous mechanical concerns and maintained a high standard of operational safety checks. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. There is a notable period of low activity between January 2022 and February 2023, where the car covered only 305 miles. However, usage increased significantly in the following two years, covering over 13,000 miles between February 2023 and May 2025 tests. This shift suggests the vehicle has moved from a low-use status to a more regular daily driver, which is generally beneficial for engine seals and rubber components that suffer from long-term standing. While the MOT record is currently clean, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of common failure points for the BMW 1 series at this mileage bracket. Focus on the front suspension bushes and control arms for signs of tearing, as these often degrade after 100,000 miles. Given the failure in January 2022 which was rectified shortly after, verify the state of the brake calipers for binding or uneven wear to ensure the issue has not returned. Inspect the underside for corrosion on the sills and exhaust to ensure structural integrity remains sound despite the vehicle's age.
MOT Test History Overview

Our records for this BMW 1 Series (MU04 ADE) from 2014 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2023 and June 2026.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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