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YJ14 ZVK

2014 BMW 420

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,665 mi
Last recorded175,665 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 ZVK
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 175,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 175,121 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 162,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 162,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 147,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 147,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 132,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 132,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 118,034 miles

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

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Small splits and cracks developing at base of rubber valve stems both front (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and wearing on inner edge of tread almost worn down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Splits and cracks developing at base of rubber valve stem (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 118,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep splits on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and wearing on inner edge of tread almost worn down to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Splits and cracks developing at base of all rubber valve stems (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight wear/corrosion to both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,431 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 67,431 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 53,917 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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YJ14 ZVK is a 2014 BMW 420 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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YJ14 ZVK is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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