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C28 WJS

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,921 mi
Last recorded115,921 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 WJS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 115,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 111,779 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Fail 9 Jun 2025 111,777 miles

Headlamp aim too high o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 21 Aug 2024 97,957 miles

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

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

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

tpms light on

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2024 97,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

tpms light on

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2023 85,969 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2022 71,815 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 63,813 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 55,933 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 40,010 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 13 May 2019 40,010 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2018 36,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly cracking on tread and worn on edges - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 36,796 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly cracking on tread and worn on edges - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 30,149 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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C28 WJS is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C28 WJS registered?

C28 WJS is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 28 October 2014.

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