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AR12 DNR

2014 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,589 mi
Last recorded73,589 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 1 Series54,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 DNR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 73,589 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 72,132 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,038 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 63,890 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 58,862 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,539 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 44,183 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 39,391 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 39,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AR12 DNR is a 2014 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR12 DNR, 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 AR12 DNR registered?

AR12 DNR is a 2014 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2014.

Is AR12 DNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR12 DNR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR12 DNR have outstanding finance?

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