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V40 ALC

2014 BMW 4 Series

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,501 mi
Last recorded109,501 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 4 Series55,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 ALC
MakeBMW
Model4 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 109,501 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 106,417 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 101,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 98,264 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 98,039 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 92,636 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2021 88,646 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 86,890 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 77,686 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 65,701 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,050 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,065 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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V40 ALC is a 2014 BMW 4 Series in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V40 ALC, 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 V40 ALC registered?

V40 ALC is a 2014 BMW 4 Series, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is V40 ALC safe to buy?

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