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YC14 EAJ

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,892 mi
Last recorded127,892 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 EAJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 127,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 122,265 miles

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

minor corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 1 May 2024 115,259 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 106,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 98,612 miles

floor and engine covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Apr 2021 90,962 miles

engine and floor covers fitted

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 30 Mar 2020 82,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,038 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 49,699 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 May 2017 49,699 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YC14 EAJ is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC14 EAJ registered?

YC14 EAJ is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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