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YH14 XCW

2014 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,215 mi
Last recorded111,215 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 XCW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 111,215 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 111,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 94,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 76,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2024 76,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2023 67,128 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2023 67,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2022 60,511 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,410 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 48,073 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 39,818 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 31,707 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 31,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,630 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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YH14 XCW is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCW registered?

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

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