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L27 BST

2014 BMW 4 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,626 mi
Last recorded67,626 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 4 Series55,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 BST
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,626 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 67,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 51,138 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 50,071 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,499 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,761 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 28,888 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 28,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,418 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 9,038 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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L27 BST is a 2014 BMW 4 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L27 BST, 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 L27 BST registered?

L27 BST is a 2014 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is L27 BST safe to buy?

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