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AY04 HAD

2014 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,179 mi
Last recorded117,179 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 HAD
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 117,179 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 117,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,475 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 101,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2023 82,946 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 75,889 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 75,887 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 68,328 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 62,367 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 56,845 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 56,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Jacking pad missing from underside of vehicle.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underside of vehicle fitted with plastic shields limiting inspection.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,602 miles

under covers fitted

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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AY04 HAD is a 2014 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AY04 HAD registered?

AY04 HAD is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 8 March 2014.

Is AY04 HAD safe to buy?

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