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YM14 SWZ

2014 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,038 mi
Last recorded137,038 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM14 SWZ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 137,038 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 133,005 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 133,005 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 125,357 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 125,357 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 119,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 111,095 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 107,452 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 89,497 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 73,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/dashcam in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 225/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner edge with cuts in the tread face 225/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 225/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner edge with cuts in the tread face 225/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 56,579 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 53,609 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,273 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 50,273 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

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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YM14 SWZ is a 2014 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YM14 SWZ registered?

YM14 SWZ is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 25 July 2014.

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