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SM14 FBL

2014 BMW 430

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,219 mi
Last recorded125,219 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 43066,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 FBL
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 125,219 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 101,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 100,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 80,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 50,635 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 42,317 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 42,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 37,829 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 30,629 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 30,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 24,426 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 430?

Based on 107,083 MOT tests across 14,316 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
7,295
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,316
On UK Roads
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SM14 FBL is a 2014 BMW 430 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 66,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM14 FBL registered?

SM14 FBL is a 2014 BMW 430, first registered on 12 June 2014.

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