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YL14 OYC

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,524 mi
Last recorded112,524 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 OYC
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 112,524 miles

Front washers poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 106,263 miles

screen wash poor

Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,671 miles

O/S AND N/S REAR SHOCKER COVERS INSECURE

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 97,633 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure flexy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

O/S AND N/S REAR SHOCKER COVERS INSECURE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 87,333 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 75,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 75,122 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stop damaged (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 61,587 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 61,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,291 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 33,859 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 20,376 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in centre of tread

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 OYC is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OYC registered?

YL14 OYC is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 21 July 2014.

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