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VN14 VFJ

2014 BMW 430

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,670 mi
Last recorded131,670 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 43066,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN14 VFJ
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 131,670 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 131,665 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 120,394 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 120,394 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 109,270 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 109,269 miles

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

parking brake has just met requirements 16%

Pass 23 Nov 2022 99,210 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 89,833 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,906 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 68,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 68,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slow to clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 59,982 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2018 59,982 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 49,745 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 430?

Based on 107,083 MOT tests across 14,316 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
7,295
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,316
On UK Roads
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VN14 VFJ is a 2014 BMW 430 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2014 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 66,836 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN14 VFJ is a 2014 BMW 430, first registered on 27 May 2014.

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