2014 BMW 1 Series 3.0L Petrol · M800 DYC
2014 BMW 1 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 94,660 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 1 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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M800 DYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 94,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M800 DYC 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 (M800 DYC) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
M800 DYC Mileage History
- 25/10/202376,411 mi
- 29/10/202485,163 mi+8,752 mi
- 06/08/202590,013 mi+4,850 mi
- 27/05/202694,660 mi+4,647 mi
- 09/06/202694,660 mi
Average of roughly 6,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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