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YE14 JWM

2014 BMW 420

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,108 mi
Last recorded193,108 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE14 JWM
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 193,108 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Coolant expansion tank level low

Fuel filter damp

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 192,666 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Tinted (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread - Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Tinted (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall - 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Coolant expansion tank level low

Fuel filter damp

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 157,106 miles

Number plates are tinted but still able to be read

Fail 21 Jun 2024 157,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Number plates are tinted but still able to be read

Pass 18 Jul 2023 131,753 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 116,321 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,959 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 88,888 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 88,888 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,948 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,659 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,699 miles

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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YE14 JWM is a 2014 BMW 420 in Silver 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 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 62,193 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

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YE14 JWM is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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