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YL14 OWB

2014 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,460 mi
Last recorded66,460 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 OWB
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 66,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 66,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 27 Nov 2024 61,006 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 60,992 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 54,600 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,514 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,849 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 42,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 34,061 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge plus worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 21,723 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 19,312 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 14,563 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 OWB is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWB registered?

YL14 OWB is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 7 August 2014.

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