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YF14 MTU

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,508 mi
Last recorded116,508 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 116,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 104,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 104,615 miles

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

*RECOMMEND VEHICLE HAS GEOMETRY CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT AND REAR

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPED ON INNER EDGES *

Front BOTH NS AND OS TYRES WORN UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO CORDS BEIGN EXPOSED. *

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os inner faces lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake Result: Brake efficiency 22% PARK BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

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

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

shock absorber dust boots / bump stops deteriorated: both front and os rear bump stop dislodged

Pass 17 Apr 2024 86,904 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 70,329 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 70,328 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 69,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear tyres getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 62,208 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 47,861 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 38,284 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 33,374 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 33,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 25,692 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

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 MTU 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 76.9%.

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 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 MTU registered?

YF14 MTU is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 25 June 2014.

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