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GJ14 YFA

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,205 mi
Last recorded109,205 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 109,205 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 109,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 94,865 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 81,542 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,471 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,962 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 58,693 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 44,603 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 34,439 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 26,833 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener in windscreen ()

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 YFA is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GJ14 YFA, 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

How do I check the history of GJ14 YFA?

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What year was GJ14 YFA registered?

GJ14 YFA is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 June 2014.

Is GJ14 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ14 YFA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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