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DS14 KGU

2014 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,001 mi
Last recorded62,001 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 KGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2025 62,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 50,020 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 41,454 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 41,270 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,026 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 39,015 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 37,266 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 19,792 miles

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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DS14 KGU is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DS14 KGU, 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 DS14 KGU registered?

DS14 KGU is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 July 2014.

Is DS14 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS14 KGU shows 9 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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