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DY14 LRA

2014 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,162 mi
Last recorded134,162 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 LRA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 134,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim bend (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 134,161 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim bend (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1x2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 128,562 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 128,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 118,115 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 105,859 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 105,856 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 78,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 68,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 48,956 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 48,951 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,583 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 27,583 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 25,254 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 LRA is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

DY14 LRA is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is DY14 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY14 LRA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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