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WV14 OGU

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,561 mi
Last recorded77,561 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV14 OGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,561 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 73,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water / condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 69,876 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 69,868 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 65,834 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 61,549 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 61,549 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 57,576 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 54,506 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,065 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 49,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,335 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WV14 OGU is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black 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 WV14 OGU, 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 WV14 OGU registered?

WV14 OGU is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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The MOT history for WV14 OGU 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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