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YF14 MLJ

2014 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,892 mi
Last recorded132,892 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 132,892 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 132,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 124,934 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 124,934 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 113,860 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 109,888 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 109,888 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 109,888 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 85,397 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 85,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

warning lamp illuminated ON

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,027 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 56,612 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 56,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 52,473 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 52,473 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 38,978 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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YF14 MLJ is a 2014 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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.

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What year was YF14 MLJ registered?

YF14 MLJ is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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