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FX14 VFS

2014 BMW 4 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,168 mi
Last recorded86,168 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 4 Series55,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX14 VFS
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 86,168 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 86,162 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake performance unable to be tested brake pad metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,539 miles

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

Screen wash leak from nearside front

Fail 18 Dec 2024 74,950 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Screen wash leak from nearside front

Pass 27 Nov 2023 64,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 64,390 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 53,686 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 44,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 34,133 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 25,389 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 19,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 12,639 miles

emission too clean to register

Pass 27 Sep 2016 4,775 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 4 Series?

Based on 14,824 MOT tests across 1,580 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
6,924
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
1,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 49
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
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FX14 VFS is a 2014 BMW 4 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW 4 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 55,420 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 4 Series fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX14 VFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 4 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 4 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX14 VFS registered?

FX14 VFS is a 2014 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 18 March 2014.

Is FX14 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX14 VFS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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