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YL14 OCZ

2014 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,511 mi
Last recorded106,511 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 OCZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 106,511 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 106,509 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 98,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 84,814 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in legal limit .1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in legal limit .1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 84,814 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in legal limit .1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just in legal limit .1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 66,451 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 66,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 50,847 miles

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

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))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 50,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 19 Aug 2020 45,480 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 33,164 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 29,577 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,945 miles

front and rear undertrays fitted

under bonnet covers fitted

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 OCZ is a 2014 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 OCZ registered?

YL14 OCZ is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 22 July 2014.

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