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GF14 VMA

2014 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,225 mi
Last recorded123,225 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF14 VMA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 123,225 miles

Both Rear Tyre Tread Low

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake Pads Low

Pass 30 May 2024 118,795 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 107,093 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 107,091 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 97,734 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 86,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 78,714 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2019 61,595 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,547 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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GF14 VMA is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 GF14 VMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF14 VMA registered?

GF14 VMA is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 April 2014.

Is GF14 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF14 VMA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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