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DR14 KEX

2014 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,209 mi
Last recorded84,209 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR14 KEX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 84,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 84,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R SHOCK BUMPE STOP BROKEN

O/S/R TYRE WRON INSIDE

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,695 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 73,128 miles

Condensation in nearside front headlight.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 16 Oct 2023 72,986 miles

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

Condensation in nearside front headlight.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,437 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,849 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 57,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 51,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 42,727 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,370 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 33,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

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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DR14 KEX is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Orange 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 DR14 KEX, 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 DR14 KEX registered?

DR14 KEX is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is DR14 KEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR14 KEX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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