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YL14 CHN

2014 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,517 mi
Last recorded126,517 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 126,517 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 111,559 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 111,559 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 100,117 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 100,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 96,427 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2023 96,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,249 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel curb damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2022 86,246 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge steel belts exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front alloy wheel curb damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 68,239 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,749 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 45,731 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 45,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CHN is a 2014 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL14 CHN registered?

YL14 CHN is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 15 August 2014.

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