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YJ14 ZNV

2014 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,257 mi
Last recorded57,257 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 ZNV
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,257 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 57,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 47,657 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 46,493 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2023 42,707 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,910 miles

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))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,327 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 28,307 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 28,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished in between tread

Pass 6 Mar 2018 24,090 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 24,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge - chalked (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 19,731 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear smooth outer edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on the extreme inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2017 19,731 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on the extreme inner edge

offside front tyre starting to wear smooth outer edge

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 ZNV is a 2014 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZNV registered?

YJ14 ZNV is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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