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L27 OBY

2014 BMW 428

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,234 mi
Last recorded59,234 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42845,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 OBY
MakeBMW
Model428
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 59,234 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 59,229 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 51,048 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 51,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge bold and cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge bold and cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 44,937 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 40,453 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 40,202 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 38,141 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 36,980 miles

both rear tyres 3mm -255/35/19y rsc

front pads low

n/s/f tyre 3mm and bald on edges- 225/40/19y rsc

Pass 16 Jan 2020 36,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 31,754 miles

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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L27 OBY is a 2014 BMW 428 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was L27 OBY registered?

L27 OBY is a 2014 BMW 428, first registered on 3 July 2014.

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