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DY14 LCX

2014 BMW 1 Series

Orange Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,488 mi
Last recorded100,488 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 LCX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,488 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 90,499 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 90,499 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 56,514 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 56,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 51,755 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2022 51,752 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear 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 16 Dec 2020 42,912 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 42,911 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 35,884 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 29,071 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 27,244 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,160 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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DY14 LCX is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Orange with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY14 LCX, 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 DY14 LCX registered?

DY14 LCX is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is DY14 LCX safe to buy?

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