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DN55 WAT

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,628 mi
Last recorded124,628 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 WAT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2025 124,628 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 117,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 107,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,499 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 71,269 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 59,498 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 59,498 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,917 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,819 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 42,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and has cut but no cords showing

Pass 17 Jul 2017 26,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 24,656 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 24,602 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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DN55 WAT is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White 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 DN55 WAT, 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 DN55 WAT registered?

DN55 WAT is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is DN55 WAT safe to buy?

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