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YL14 BMU

2014 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,133 mi
Last recorded190,133 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 BMU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 190,133 miles

Central under tray missing

Front under tray damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2026 190,130 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central under tray missing

Front under tray damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2025 172,789 miles

Central under shield missing

Front under shield damaged

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 172,789 miles

Central under shield missing

Front under shield damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 155,714 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 153,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under tray damaged.

Pass 20 Apr 2023 137,634 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 137,360 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 121,012 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 121,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 104,713 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,528 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,640 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 60,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 37,757 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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YL14 BMU 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 YL14 BMU registered?

YL14 BMU is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 29 July 2014.

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