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GD14 CHL

2014 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,887 mi
Last recorded88,887 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD14 CHL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 88,887 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 82,323 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 70,380 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 62,927 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 62,687 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

nearside front tyre bald on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 May 2020 52,883 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 47,381 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 41,750 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 29,916 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

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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GD14 CHL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GD14 CHL, 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 GD14 CHL registered?

GD14 CHL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 May 2014.

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