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EW07 CJW

2014 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,680 mi
Last recorded118,680 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW07 CJW
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 118,680 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 113,925 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 113,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 103,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight free play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 96,594 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly wearing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front rack arm has slight free play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 87,199 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 87,199 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 85,909 miles

Offside Front Daytime Running Light Inoperative

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 74,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,967 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,591 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,335 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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EW07 CJW is a 2014 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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EW07 CJW is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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