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SH14 YMU

2014 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,905 mi
Last recorded36,905 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW R Series18,845 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 YMU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 May 2026 36,905 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2025 36,024 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 36,016 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 33,188 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 29,461 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 26,619 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 23,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,404 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 12,319 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 6,254 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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SH14 YMU is a 2014 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 18,845 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH14 YMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 12 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH14 YMU registered?

SH14 YMU is a 2014 BMW R Series, first registered on 24 June 2014.

Is SH14 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH14 YMU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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