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BY04 ERS

2014 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,988 mi
Last recorded69,988 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY04 ERS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 69,988 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 66,199 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 64,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 52,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 45,488 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 42,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 39,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,122 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 29 Jan 2019 31,841 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 25,349 miles

engine overs and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2018 25,349 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine overs and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

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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BY04 ERS 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 BY04 ERS registered?

BY04 ERS is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 6 October 2014.

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