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BO53 ERX

2014 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,306 mi
Last recorded83,306 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 ERX
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 83,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm worn on inner edge 225/45 18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1mm cords on inner edge 255/40 18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1mm cords on inner edge 255/40 18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge 225/45 18 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 67,378 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to between 3-4mm & wearing thin on edges of the tyre... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low & void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre... Replacement recommended... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm & wearing thin on edges of the tyre... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low & void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre... Replacement recommended... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 50,534 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components...

Pass 1 Dec 2022 33,184 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 33,184 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 25,343 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 23,730 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 21,795 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 18,153 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 14,369 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 11,228 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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BO53 ERX is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol 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 BO53 ERX registered?

BO53 ERX is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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