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YJ14 VCU

2014 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,744 mi
Last recorded71,744 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 VCU
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 71,744 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 71,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,684 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 62,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,439 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 57,439 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 52,631 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 46,219 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2021 46,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 36,898 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 32,662 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 32,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 27,851 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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YJ14 VCU is a 2014 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ14 VCU registered?

YJ14 VCU is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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