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BA04 SWU

2014 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,291 mi
Last recorded106,291 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 SWU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 106,291 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 106,284 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Inner Steering arm modification unsafe tie rod end inner not the track rod (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2025 94,914 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,074 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jun 2024 83,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Has a nail (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 74,980 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 74,749 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 62,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges 225/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges 225/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 60,079 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

full covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 50,402 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,909 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 34,823 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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BA04 SWU is a 2014 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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BA04 SWU is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 7 July 2014.

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