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VN12 GAZ

2014 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

136,301 mi
Last recorded136,301 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 GAZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 136,301 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2026 106,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 127,489 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f + n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cracked / perished + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 100,321 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 113,460 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 113,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.5mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 94,484 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 89,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 98,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 98,486 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to front brake condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 82,509 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 81,929 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 81,929 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 81,643 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 82,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 77,208 miles

Front BOTH DISC CORRODED

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

Fail 6 May 2021 77,208 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front BOTH DISC CORRODED

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,703 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 60,831 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,394 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 73,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2019 48,313 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 48,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 64,737 miles

steering wheel cover removed

Pass 5 Feb 2018 33,624 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 51,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,599 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 32,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 11,010 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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VN12 GAZ is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 VN12 GAZ, 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 VN12 GAZ registered?

VN12 GAZ is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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