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Y8 NAE

2014 BMW 4 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,554 mi
Last recorded96,554 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 4 Series55,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 NAE
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 96,554 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2026 96,549 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 93,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,361 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 88,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 79,370 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,472 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 68,360 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 55,393 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 36,256 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with side skirts, floor and engine undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 24,384 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle fitted with sill, floor and engine covers obscuring the view of some components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 12,872 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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Y8 NAE is a 2014 BMW 4 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y8 NAE, 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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Y8 NAE is a 2014 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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