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YH14 XBU

2014 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,012 mi
Last recorded97,012 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 XBU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 97,012 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 92,415 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 87,492 miles
Fail 26 Dec 2023 87,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 79,468 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 79,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 68,174 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 68,174 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 52,785 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 42,094 miles

both rear tyres worn low to edge

Pass 8 May 2018 34,662 miles

offside and nearside front tyre worn to edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 27,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YH14 XBU is a 2014 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH14 XBU registered?

YH14 XBU is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 8 May 2014.

Is YH14 XBU safe to buy?

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