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RK03 CDO

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

98,246 mi
Last recorded98,246 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 CDO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 98,246 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2026 96,725 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively disc has got hot (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2025 65,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

undertrays fitted blocking view to some components

Pass 27 Jan 2025 88,734 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 58,609 miles

brake pad warning wire damaged on rear

Fail 11 Sep 2024 58,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

brake pad warning wire damaged on rear

Pass 29 Jan 2024 76,660 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 53,033 miles

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 18 Sep 2023 53,033 miles

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

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 11 Feb 2023 66,179 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner shoulder and approaching the wear bars

Pass 27 Sep 2022 47,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 62,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-50-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-50-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 43,226 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 42,972 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 58,844 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 58,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 35,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 57,853 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 27,121 miles

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 28 May 2019 50,169 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 50,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 24,194 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 37,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 21,929 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 27,100 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 19,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,986 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 14,505 miles

o/s rear tyre split in tread

rear tyres starting to wear low in places

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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RK03 CDO is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 RK03 CDO, 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 RK03 CDO registered?

RK03 CDO is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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