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DN14 VMM

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,844 mi
Last recorded113,844 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN14 VMM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 113,844 miles
Pass 7 May 2026 113,333 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn would advise changing soon

Oil leak, but not excessive believe the rocker cover gasket is at fault (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 113,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 96y xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 96y xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) worn would advise changing soon

Oil leak, but not excessive believe the rocker cover gasket is at fault (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 94,588 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 76,113 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 76,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 68,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2023 68,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 61,955 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 61,951 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 48,149 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 48,132 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 39,689 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 37,902 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 37,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,585 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 27,879 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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DN14 VMM is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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DN14 VMM is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 4 April 2014.

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