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DY14 LRV

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,047 mi
Last recorded72,047 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 LRV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 72,047 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 72,046 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 66,206 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 60,545 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 55,271 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 50,340 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,316 miles

Plastic engine cover fitted preventing full inspection

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

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

Pass 31 May 2019 39,326 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 31,928 miles

OSR tyre damaged on tread

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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 LRV is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DY14 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

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

Is DY14 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY14 LRV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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