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D5 BNN

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,206 mi
Last recorded118,206 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BNN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 118,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 118,173 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 113,732 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 113,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 106,401 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 97,100 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 84,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,596 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,013 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,632 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 52,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre has piece of metal in tread

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre showing wear on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear tyre showing wear on inner shoulder

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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D5 BNN is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D5 BNN, 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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D5 BNN is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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