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BF14 XCL

2014 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,828 mi
Last recorded88,828 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF14 XCL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 88,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 88,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 85,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 85,548 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front forward most arm bushes are perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 81,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear 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 1 Dec 2022 77,573 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 71,491 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,935 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 44,279 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 29,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 15,427 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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BF14 XCL is a 2014 BMW 420 in White 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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BF14 XCL is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 8 March 2014.

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