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AP14 VCX

2014 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,956 mi
Last recorded143,956 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP14 VCX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 143,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 143,956 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 136,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 130,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 122,847 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 113,102 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 105,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 90,931 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 90,664 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 71,463 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 71,463 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,845 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush split. (2.4.G.2)

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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AP14 VCX is a 2014 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP14 VCX registered?

AP14 VCX is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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