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AJ14 OBO

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,316 mi
Last recorded154,316 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 154,316 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 152,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 148,576 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 135,486 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 126,654 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 112,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 95,680 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 95,680 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,823 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 61,823 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to limit, both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 29,509 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 OBO 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 81.8%.

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 AJ14 OBO registered?

AJ14 OBO is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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