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DY14 RPV

2014 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,144 mi
Last recorded130,144 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 130,144 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 119,024 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 119,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 107,132 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 96,331 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2022 85,269 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2022 85,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 75,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 62,910 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted,obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 50,946 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 36,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,362 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 RPV is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

DY14 RPV is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is DY14 RPV safe to buy?

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