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GU14 VAX

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,538 mi
Last recorded65,538 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU14 VAX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 65,538 miles

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

brake pad warning on dash, pads all okay

Pass 22 May 2025 57,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 48,909 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 45,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 45,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 40,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 34,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 29,752 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 29,582 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 23,948 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 31 May 2019 23,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 17,088 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 9,768 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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GU14 VAX is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GU14 VAX, 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 GU14 VAX registered?

GU14 VAX is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is GU14 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU14 VAX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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