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YJ14 XBC

2014 BMW 420

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,255 mi
Last recorded84,255 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,255 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 84,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 75,068 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

Fail 15 May 2024 75,020 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 17 May 2023 68,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 63,648 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 55,859 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 55,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S + O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,324 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 41,737 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 41,737 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,141 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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 XBC is a 2014 BMW 420 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XBC registered?

YJ14 XBC is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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