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B14 DBS

2017 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,463 mi
Last recorded38,463 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 1 Series42,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 DBS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2026 38,463 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 35,355 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 32,586 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

service due message on dash

Pass 23 Jan 2023 29,646 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 25,717 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 21,594 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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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B14 DBS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 42,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B14 DBS, 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 9 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B14 DBS registered?

B14 DBS is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 December 2017.

Is B14 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 DBS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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