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BU08 RAS

2014 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,323 mi
Last recorded101,323 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 RAS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 101,323 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 89,758 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2025 89,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 79,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 72,291 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 67,507 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 61,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 57,375 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 48,459 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 33,309 miles

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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BU08 RAS is a 2014 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU08 RAS registered?

BU08 RAS is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is BU08 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 RAS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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