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E1 DCE

2014 BMW 550

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,594 mi
Last recorded81,594 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 55047,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 DCE
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 81,594 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 81,594 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 79,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire fouling road wheel

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 74,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 74,691 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 69,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 65,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 61,569 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 61,562 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Lens defective (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,089 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 49,084 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Emissions not tested eml light on major misfire not tested so no damage to cats (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 40,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 31,251 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 31,070 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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E1 DCE is a 2014 BMW 550 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 47,199 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 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E1 DCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E1 DCE registered?

E1 DCE is a 2014 BMW 550, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is E1 DCE safe to buy?

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