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GK14 YWU

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,383 mi
Last recorded98,383 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK14 YWU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 98,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 98,064 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 95,520 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,483 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,970 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 87,742 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 87,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 79,512 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,243 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 47,779 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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GK14 YWU is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 GK14 YWU, 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 GK14 YWU registered?

GK14 YWU is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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