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YJ64 VZK

2014 BMW 420

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,435 mi
Last recorded144,435 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ64 VZK
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 144,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 144,435 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 132,730 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 132,488 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 120,997 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.89 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.01 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,628 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 98,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,254 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 79,673 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 79,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,052 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 1 Nov 2017 50,469 miles

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

Fail 1 Nov 2017 50,469 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays / engine covers fitted covering components

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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YJ64 VZK is a 2014 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJ64 VZK registered?

YJ64 VZK is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 10 October 2014.

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The MOT history for YJ64 VZK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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