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FY14 VRE

2014 BMW 4 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,359 mi
Last recorded90,359 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 4 Series55,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 VRE
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 90,359 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,662 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,879 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 66,869 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays fitted obscuring underbody components

Pass 15 Dec 2022 56,550 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 46,175 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,685 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 42,905 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 41,267 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 41,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,120 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 31,943 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,385 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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FY14 VRE is a 2014 BMW 4 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY14 VRE, 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 FY14 VRE registered?

FY14 VRE is a 2014 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 29 May 2014.

Is FY14 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 VRE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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