CarVerify

Free Car Check

DC03 TAY

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,741 mi
Last recorded72,741 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 TAY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 72,741 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 71,464 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,695 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 64,096 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 52,999 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 52,434 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 45,155 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 39,930 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Oct 2018 39,760 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear number plates (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 29,710 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 29,705 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DC03 TAY is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White 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 DC03 TAY, 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

How do I check the history of DC03 TAY?

You can check the full history of DC03 TAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DC03 TAY registered?

DC03 TAY is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 November 2014.

Is DC03 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 TAY 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.

Does DC03 TAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DC03 TAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.