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E2 DRL

2014 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,188 mi
Last recorded103,188 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 DRL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 103,188 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 May 2026 103,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 May 2025 95,140 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 86,812 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 79,600 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 79,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 73,094 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,825 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,177 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 43,236 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 35,841 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,624 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 30,624 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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E2 DRL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E2 DRL, 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 E2 DRL registered?

E2 DRL is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is E2 DRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 DRL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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