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A25 WKS

2014 BMW 420

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,584 mi
Last recorded147,584 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 42062,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 WKS
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 147,584 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 147,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Contaminated with shock absorber oil (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 142,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 134,459 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 112,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring underbody components

Fail 16 Jun 2023 112,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring underbody components

Pass 21 Jun 2022 92,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (Passenger door window) (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (Drivers door window) (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 92,416 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edges area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(TPMS) light is on possible indicating pressure is low

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (Passenger door window) (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (Drivers door window) (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 70,719 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 70,719 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 55,343 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer part of measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer part of measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 34,266 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 32,975 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS/OS FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 25,562 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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A25 WKS 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 A25 WKS registered?

A25 WKS is a 2014 BMW 420, first registered on 21 November 2014.

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