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WU14 XWG

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,287 mi
Last recorded73,287 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU14 XWG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 73,287 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 73,287 miles

Sub-frame has an unsafe modification WELEDED (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 73,286 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe on offside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 66,732 miles

All rear suspension components are undersealed

Pass 29 May 2024 57,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,541 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 48,996 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 43,673 miles

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Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2019 39,554 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,051 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,214 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 21,204 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 XWG is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU14 XWG, 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 XWG registered?

WU14 XWG is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is WU14 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU14 XWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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