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YC14 DRV

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,644 mi
Last recorded73,644 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 DRV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 73,644 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 73,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 70,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 65,758 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 60,643 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 56,716 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 51,768 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,160 miles

All brake discs corroded

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 49,159 miles

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

All brake discs corroded

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,308 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 15,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 10,638 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 DRV is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRV registered?

YC14 DRV is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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