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AL57 OPA

2014 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,749 mi
Last recorded118,749 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL57 OPA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 118,749 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 118,749 miles

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 107,713 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 106,918 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 100,116 miles

Nearside Front washer jet weak.

Fail 9 Feb 2023 99,933 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail incorrectly position in hub -likely to fail and foul tyre (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet weak.

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,330 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 89,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 80,771 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 77,671 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 58,434 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,674 miles

Front tyres, tread worn low around shoulders

Fail 24 Jul 2017 49,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyres, tread worn low around shoulders

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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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AL57 OPA is a 2014 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AL57 OPA registered?

AL57 OPA is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 25 June 2014.

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