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GJ14 DSO

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,849 mi
Last recorded51,849 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 DSO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 51,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 47,335 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 43,636 miles

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

Nearside headlight beam image is cloudy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 38,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2023 38,018 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 34,460 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 29,257 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,533 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 22,189 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some componens

Pass 2 Mar 2018 18,883 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 18,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 14,858 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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GJ14 DSO is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ14 DSO, 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 GJ14 DSO registered?

GJ14 DSO is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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