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YF14 LNV

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,985 mi
Last recorded127,985 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 LNV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 127,985 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted slightly insecure .

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe some testable items

Fail 30 Aug 2025 127,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe some testable items

Pass 3 Feb 2024 125,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 120,868 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 111,464 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 105,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 88,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,487 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,917 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 57,259 miles

Offside Rear nail in side wall of tyre

Pass 22 May 2017 38,424 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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YF14 LNV is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YF14 LNV registered?

YF14 LNV is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 10 June 2014.

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