2014 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · X88 UTY
2014 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 116,444 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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X88 UTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 116,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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X88 UTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW 1 Series (X88 UTY) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
X88 UTY Mileage History
- 05/09/2023101,187 mi
- 05/09/2023101,187 mi
- 13/09/2024114,650 mi+13,463 mi
- 21/10/2025116,444 mi+1,794 mi
- 21/10/2025116,444 mi
Average of roughly 7,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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