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E18 LGS

2014 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,603 mi
Last recorded150,603 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 LGS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 150,603 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 145,202 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Apr 2025 145,201 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended drivers seat belt catch defective (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2024 135,446 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 22 Apr 2024 135,446 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 17 Apr 2023 113,239 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 17 Apr 2023 113,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 11 Apr 2022 90,105 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,752 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 65,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 58,900 miles

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

Offside 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))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 58,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened top mount bearing broken and no longer holding spring in correct location (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 11,593 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 10,306 miles

under tray fitted

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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E18 LGS is a 2014 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was E18 LGS registered?

E18 LGS is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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