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GL63 OWV

2014 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,851 mi
Last recorded56,851 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL63 OWV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 56,851 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 245/35/18 Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 56,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 245/35/18 Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 51,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 47,504 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 47,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 46,988 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 46,532 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 46,256 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,456 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 32,025 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 24,522 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 OWV is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Grey 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 GL63 OWV, 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 OWV registered?

GL63 OWV is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 January 2014.

Is GL63 OWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL63 OWV 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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