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DY14 VWA

2014 BMW 428

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,264 mi
Last recorded104,264 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42845,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 VWA
MakeBMW
Model428
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 104,264 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 104,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 101,288 miles

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Fail 25 Sep 2024 101,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

add one 1 litre of oil

damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2022

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,603 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 117,807 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 104,911 miles

Under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2019 104,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked white (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under tray cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,068 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 79,765 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 428?

Based on 30,256 MOT tests across 3,164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
5,426
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
3,164
On UK Roads
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DY14 VWA is a 2014 BMW 428 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW 428 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 45,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 428 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 428 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY14 VWA is a 2014 BMW 428, first registered on 24 April 2014.

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