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YC14 DFU

2014 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,215 mi
Last recorded80,215 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 DFU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 80,215 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 78,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 73,400 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 73,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2024 66,677 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 66,430 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 61,217 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 55,843 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 50,065 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 45,028 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 45,028 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 36,562 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 36,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut / tear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 26,964 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 17,641 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 17,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 DFU is a 2014 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DFU registered?

YC14 DFU is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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