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WU14 XWK

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,689 mi
Last recorded182,689 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 182,689 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 168,061 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 168,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 150,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 145,782 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 141,621 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 138,830 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 127,066 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 109,278 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 109,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 88,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,734 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XWK 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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

WU14 XWK is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is WU14 XWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU14 XWK 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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