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GL63 DME

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,143 mi
Last recorded93,143 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL63 DME
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 93,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2026 93,143 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 85,718 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a crack to the nearside central position (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 85,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a crack to the nearside central position (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 77,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 66,932 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump/area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nsf/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 66,932 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump/area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nsf/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 58,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,286 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 47,286 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 41,242 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 40,056 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 34,042 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 26,723 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 25,925 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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GL63 DME is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL63 DME, 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 GL63 DME registered?

GL63 DME is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 January 2014.

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