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YJ14 YBE

2014 BMW 4 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,155 mi
Last recorded112,155 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 4 Series55,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 YBE
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 112,155 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,389 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 91,559 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 91,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,455 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,262 miles

Offside Front tyre low on tread outer edges 225/40/19

Pass 27 Aug 2020 71,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,077 miles

plastic under trat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,281 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 31,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 12,543 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 4 Series?

Based on 14,824 MOT tests across 1,580 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
6,924
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
1,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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YJ14 YBE is a 2014 BMW 4 Series 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 4 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 55,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 4 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ14 YBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 4 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 4 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ14 YBE registered?

YJ14 YBE is a 2014 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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