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BU14 WFC

2014 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,997 mi
Last recorded121,997 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 WFC
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 121,997 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 111,749 miles

Front headlamp both side slightly mist

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel edge slightly crack/damage

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 111,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front headlamp both side slightly mist

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel edge slightly crack/damage

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 99,787 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 80,991 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 72,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,316 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,925 miles

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2018 40,457 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 40,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 May 2017 28,944 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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BU14 WFC is a 2014 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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BU14 WFC is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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