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FA55 BBY

2014 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,784 mi
Last recorded69,784 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA55 BBY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 69,784 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 69,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2025 64,448 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 64,448 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated both side (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 64,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 59,727 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 55,127 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 49,121 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 49,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,524 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 43,075 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,895 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 6 Oct 2017 32,954 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 29,627 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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FA55 BBY is a 2014 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol 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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FA55 BBY is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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