2014 BMW 420 2.0L Diesel · W31 BAO
2014 BMW 420 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Nov 2014. Recorded mileage 81,444 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 420
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W31 BAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 81,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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W31 BAO Mileage History
- 05/04/202471,333 mi
- 05/04/202471,333 mi
- 28/03/202576,490 mi+5,157 mi
- 03/04/202576,622 mi+132 mi
- 09/07/202681,444 mi+4,822 mi
Average of roughly 4,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W31 BAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW 420 (W31 BAO) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Body has an unsafe modification Bumper cover has spoilers that project from the vehicle and are 'an unsafe modification ”; “Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative offside & nearside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working offside & nearside, wiper blade effectiveness NOT tested (3.5 (a))”.
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