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BA53 ART

2014 BMW 4 Series

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,773 mi
Last recorded49,773 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 4 Series55,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA53 ART
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 49,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 45,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 42,446 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 38,406 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 33,661 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 30,876 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 28,404 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,064 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 18,607 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 11,008 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 11,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 6,207 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 4 Series?

Based on 14,824 MOT tests across 1,580 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
6,924
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
1,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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BA53 ART is a 2014 BMW 4 Series in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW 4 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 55,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 4 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA53 ART, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 4 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 4 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BA53 ART registered?

BA53 ART is a 2014 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is BA53 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA53 ART shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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