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B16 FPJ

2014 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,894 mi
Last recorded153,894 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 FPJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 153,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Slight play in steering rack arm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 153,894 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Slight play in steering rack arm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 139,049 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 136,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shocker boot split

Offside Front shocker boot split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 136,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front shocker boot split

Offside Front shocker boot split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

t.p.m.s light on no cracks in wheels

Pass 15 Feb 2023 129,345 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 123,940 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 115,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,425 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 95,079 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,007 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,076 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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B16 FPJ is a 2014 BMW 420 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B16 FPJ registered?

B16 FPJ is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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