2014 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · DL14 BMO
2014 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2014. Recorded mileage 70,234 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DL14 BMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 70,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DL14 BMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW 1 Series (DL14 BMO) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DL14 BMO Mileage History
- 02/11/202249,198 mi
- 15/02/202459,857 mi+10,659 mi
- 12/02/202565,049 mi+5,192 mi
- 11/02/202670,216 mi+5,167 mi
- 16/04/202670,234 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 6,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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