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YJ14 YXA

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,173 mi
Last recorded131,173 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 YXA
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 131,173 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 131,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 120,516 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 120,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 119,638 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 103,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 82,018 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,878 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 41,890 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 38,840 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 38,840 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 29,220 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 23,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YXA is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YXA registered?

YJ14 YXA is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is YJ14 YXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ14 YXA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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