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2014 BMW 428

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,477 mi
Last recorded95,477 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42845,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration68 JW
MakeBMW
Model428
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 95,477 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2025 92,009 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 92,009 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak dust cover also split. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working In tailgate (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 87,312 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 82,082 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 77,189 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 77,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 73,877 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 70,124 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2019 66,543 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 60,709 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 60,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osr shock absorber bump stop deteriotated

Fail 26 Apr 2018 60,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x 2 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osr shock absorber bump stop deteriotated

Pass 8 May 2017 39,797 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 428?

Based on 30,256 MOT tests across 3,164 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
5,426
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
3,164
On UK Roads
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68 JW is a 2014 BMW 428 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 BMW 428 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 45,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 428 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 428 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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68 JW is a 2014 BMW 428, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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