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YF14 LTE

2014 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,882 mi
Last recorded123,882 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 LTE
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 123,882 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 123,882 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 118,628 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 118,503 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 110,221 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 109,997 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 101,096 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,558 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,991 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2019 71,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 58,733 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 58,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 42,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread and tyre has a small cut (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 42,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder devoid of tread and tyre has a small cut (4.1.E.1)

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 LTE is a 2014 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF14 LTE registered?

YF14 LTE is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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