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YS14 TYG

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,571 mi
Last recorded117,571 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS14 TYG
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 117,571 miles

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 27 Mar 2025 111,028 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 111,019 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 105,709 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 77,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 77,982 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 60,632 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,766 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 58,758 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 53,868 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2019 53,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2018 43,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,642 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2017 27,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays and engine 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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YS14 TYG is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YS14 TYG registered?

YS14 TYG is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 20 June 2014.

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