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YF14 EWJ

2014 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,140 mi
Last recorded98,140 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 EWJ
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 98,140 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes under application (1.2.1 (e))

emissions too clean > no input available

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Nov 2024 92,524 miles

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

ns rear light lens broken

Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 87,553 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 80,207 miles

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2021 72,564 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 65,925 miles

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2020 65,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing close to cords on the inner edge

Pass 8 May 2019 52,257 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 40,655 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 28,175 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven to 1.6mm limit

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 EWJ is a 2014 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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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What year was YF14 EWJ registered?

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

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