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AJ14 GKN

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,852 mi
Last recorded116,852 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 GKN
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 116,852 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 105,199 miles

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))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 105,199 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,461 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 73,760 miles

both rear tyres worn at inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,325 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 52,426 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 close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 47,638 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,798 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing aprox 3,500-4,000 miles

Pass 10 Jul 2017 39,459 miles

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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AJ14 GKN is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ14 GKN registered?

AJ14 GKN is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 8 July 2014.

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