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DS14 KGV

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,106 mi
Last recorded106,106 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 KGV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 106,106 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 104,521 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 103,725 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 88,934 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 88,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 80,537 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 80,534 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2022 72,184 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2022 72,031 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))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 64,359 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 64,358 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 56,129 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 40,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 31,824 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,056 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 19,021 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 KGV is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS14 KGV, 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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DS14 KGV is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 May 2014.

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