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GU14 XHY

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,426 mi
Last recorded84,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU14 XHY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 84,426 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 84,173 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 BOLTS MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 80,484 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 73,625 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 61,103 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 54,311 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,368 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 47,067 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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 XHY is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GU14 XHY, 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 GU14 XHY registered?

GU14 XHY is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 April 2014.

Is GU14 XHY safe to buy?

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