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GM14 OCR

2014 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,747 mi
Last recorded79,747 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 OCR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 79,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 66,094 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 51,792 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 51,739 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 47,652 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 42,440 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 38,674 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 35,412 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 32,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 27,203 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 22,326 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres low on edges

both rear tyres starting to get low

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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GM14 OCR 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 GM14 OCR, 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

How do I check the history of GM14 OCR?

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What year was GM14 OCR registered?

GM14 OCR is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2014.

Is GM14 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM14 OCR 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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