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LC14 VEL

2014 BMW 428

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,541 mi
Last recorded93,541 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42845,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 VEL
MakeBMW
Model428
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 93,541 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 93,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 80,744 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 80,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 79,256 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 79,256 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,054 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,941 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 24,271 miles

vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 24,112 miles

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

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

vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 12,998 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 12,997 miles

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

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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LC14 VEL is a 2014 BMW 428 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LC14 VEL registered?

LC14 VEL is a 2014 BMW 428, first registered on 29 July 2014.

Is LC14 VEL safe to buy?

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