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DY14 RRO

2014 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,946 mi
Last recorded78,946 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 RRO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 78,946 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 75,561 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 73,953 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 73,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 71,569 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,325 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres low threads.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 66,294 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 23 May 2019 65,876 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 56,875 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has inner edge worn

Pass 23 May 2018 44,228 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 35,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 24 May 2017 35,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted.

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 RRO is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RRO, 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 RRO registered?

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

Is DY14 RRO safe to buy?

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