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CE14 ZFA

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,141 mi
Last recorded120,141 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE14 ZFA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 120,141 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 Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 111,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 101,991 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,662 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2021 82,582 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative worked first pull but then leaked excessive fluid out of offside of vehicle,upon rechecking they do not work. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm 225/50/17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 59,331 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,729 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 57,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,905 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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CE14 ZFA is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black 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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What year was CE14 ZFA registered?

CE14 ZFA is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 22 April 2014.

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