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GL14 NFX

2014 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,785 mi
Last recorded82,785 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 NFX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 82,785 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 82,785 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 75,803 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 69,737 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 69,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 63,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 55,272 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 55,268 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,934 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 46,934 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 40,873 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 30,889 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,386 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,264 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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GL14 NFX is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL14 NFX, 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 GL14 NFX registered?

GL14 NFX is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is GL14 NFX safe to buy?

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