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YF14 EMJ

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,508 mi
Last recorded155,508 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 EMJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 155,508 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 155,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2025 148,316 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 143,103 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 138,351 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 135,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 126,991 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 126,991 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 114,257 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 110,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 110,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,416 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 97,308 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 97,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 66,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit, should be replaced (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit ,should be replaced. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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YF14 EMJ is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF14 EMJ registered?

YF14 EMJ is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 4 June 2014.

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The MOT history for YF14 EMJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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