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VFZ 1821

2014 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,820 mi
Last recorded158,820 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 32067,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 1821
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 158,820 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 152,339 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))

Offside 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 145,663 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 145,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 127,564 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 112,290 miles

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

handbrake performance on limit at 16%

Fail 7 Oct 2021 112,256 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

handbrake performance on limit at 16%

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,077 miles

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated on both sides of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 81,032 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,037 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 57,037 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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VFZ 1821 is a 2014 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 67,347 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFZ 1821 registered?

VFZ 1821 is a 2014 BMW 320, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is VFZ 1821 safe to buy?

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