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YF14 FBY

2014 BMW 550

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,578 mi
Last recorded78,578 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 55047,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 FBY
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive considerable leak - dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 78,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive considerable leak - dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 56,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 43,435 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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YF14 FBY is a 2014 BMW 550 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 47,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF14 FBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YF14 FBY registered?

YF14 FBY is a 2014 BMW 550, first registered on 4 June 2014.

Is YF14 FBY safe to buy?

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