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YC14 BUA

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,601 mi
Last recorded80,601 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 BUA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 80,601 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 80,406 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 69,961 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 58,891 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 58,891 miles

Offside Front 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2023 47,620 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 34,470 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 27,461 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,631 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 19,640 miles

covers /undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,279 miles

Nearside Front tyre, minor damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm worn inner edge cracked between tread. advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre, minor damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 3mm worn inner edge cracked between tread. advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 10,408 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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YC14 BUA is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 62,193 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC14 BUA registered?

YC14 BUA is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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