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SD14 DCE

2014 BMW 114

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,895 mi
Last recorded75,895 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11462,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD14 DCE
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 75,895 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 75,894 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,062 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 66,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken on one side (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 54,671 miles

Front number plate broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe swollen

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

Offside front to rear swollen

Fail 19 Jan 2023 54,671 miles

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

Front number plate broken

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe swollen

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

Offside front to rear swollen

Pass 14 Oct 2021 37,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 25,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both edges (225/40/17RFT)(2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT(2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT(2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 25,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both edges (225/40/17RFT)(2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT(2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RFT(2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 11,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 2,715 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 1,449 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 114?

Based on 43,913 MOT tests across 3,921 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
6,984
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
3,921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 252
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SD14 DCE is a 2014 BMW 114 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 62,181 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 114 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD14 DCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SD14 DCE registered?

SD14 DCE is a 2014 BMW 114, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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