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YE14 VLT

2014 BMW 430

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,062 mi
Last recorded159,062 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 43066,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE14 VLT
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 159,062 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 158,976 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 147,904 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 140,709 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 140,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 133,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,505 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 127,505 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 120,628 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 100,501 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 100,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 83,891 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 83,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,162 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 65,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YE14 VLT is a 2014 BMW 430 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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YE14 VLT is a 2014 BMW 430, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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