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WU14 VRK

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,875 mi
Last recorded117,875 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU14 VRK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 117,875 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 177,874 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 153,381 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 140,615 miles

Front Both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 140,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Both shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 125,298 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Both suspension bump stops deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 106,439 miles

Rear Both suspension bump stops deteriorated

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 84,905 miles

Rear Both suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,242 miles

NSR and centre seats folded and obscured, seat and belts only partially tested

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 66,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

NSR and centre seats folded and obscured, seat and belts only partially tested

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,154 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 27,903 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 21,088 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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WU14 VRK is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WU14 VRK, 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 WU14 VRK registered?

WU14 VRK is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is WU14 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU14 VRK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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