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B5 OTB

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,901 mi
Last recorded78,901 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 OTB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 78,901 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 71,993 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 10 Aug 2024 65,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 60,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 54,003 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 50,329 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,493 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 39,866 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 39,866 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,935 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 28,278 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 28,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,242 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 26,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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B5 OTB is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2014 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 62,193 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 OTB registered?

B5 OTB is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 24 June 2014.

Is B5 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 OTB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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