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GL14 KRD

2014 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,715 mi
Last recorded40,715 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW R Series18,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 KRD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 40,715 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,794 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 39,794 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2023 39,148 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 38,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 37,299 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,266 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 28,573 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,743 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 22,845 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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GL14 KRD is a 2014 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 18,845 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL14 KRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 12 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL14 KRD registered?

GL14 KRD is a 2014 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 April 2014.

Is GL14 KRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL14 KRD 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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