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YL14 DGF

2014 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,624 mi
Last recorded78,624 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 DGF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 78,624 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 69,469 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear, outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 69,326 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords front and rear, outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 59,650 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 50,198 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 50,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,193 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 43,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 38,200 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 31,197 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 22,296 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Service light on

Fail 18 Sep 2018 22,278 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Service light on

Pass 19 Jul 2017 14,117 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 DGF is a 2014 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DGF registered?

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

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