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YR14 BSO

2014 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,373 mi
Last recorded103,373 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 BSO
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 103,373 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 103,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OSF rear section of sub frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,780 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 90,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,451 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,257 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,793 miles

Front exhaust clamp starting to crack

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle twisted

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 62,794 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp starting to crack

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle twisted

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 55,841 miles

Coolant leak egr valve ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,468 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YR14 BSO is a 2014 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR14 BSO registered?

YR14 BSO is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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