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WU14 VRV

2014 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,224 mi
Last recorded45,224 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU14 VRV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 45,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering slightly tight ()

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

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 45,186 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust noisy loud (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Steering system lightly rubbing tight (2.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 36,800 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 36,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 34,183 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 34,090 miles

Exhaust noisy after market exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 May 2021 34,088 miles

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

Exhaust noisy after market exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 33,613 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 33,595 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,385 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VRV is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VRV, 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 WU14 VRV registered?

WU14 VRV is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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