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BU14 XEF

2014 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,874 mi
Last recorded127,874 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 XEF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 127,874 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2026 127,720 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2024 116,569 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,371 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 99,425 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 99,425 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,643 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 89,911 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 86,267 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,508 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 82,506 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,952 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XEF is a 2014 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU14 XEF registered?

BU14 XEF is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is BU14 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 XEF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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