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BMW 420

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

1970 DEMOT history

1970 DE is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 13 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 112,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

1970 DE white BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,565 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1970 DE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1970 DE was last recorded at 112,565 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 9,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,731 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
9,834 miles
Average per year
9,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,565 miles
  • 2025 – 102,731 miles
  • 2024 – 93,655 miles
  • 2023 – 85,164 miles
  • 2022 – 76,457 miles
  • 2021 – 68,009 miles
  • 2020 – 51,022 miles
  • 2019 – 39,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,565 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,565 miles (+9,834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,565 miles
    Test number
    609074446284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass102,731 miles (+9,076)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,731 miles
    Test number
    228371942031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,655 miles (+8,491)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,655 miles
    Test number
    726263644749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,164 miles (+8,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,164 miles
    Test number
    322921412336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,457 miles (+8,448)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    791881961813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    68,009 miles
    Test number
    157354320437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail68,009 miles (+8,139)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,009 miles
    Test number
    287702988898
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass59,870 miles (+8,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,870 miles
    Test number
    394470559855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass51,022 miles (+11,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    51,022 miles
    Test number
    795816907107
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeveral stone chips across the windscreen

  10. Pass39,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    39,611 miles
    Test number
    720416039237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,611 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,611 miles
    Test number
    243418431482
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about 1970 DE

What vehicle is registration 1970 DE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1970 DE on a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 13 Apr 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1970 DE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1970 DE is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1970 DE?
The MOT on 1970 DE is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1970 DE done?
1970 DE was recorded at 112,565 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 9,672 miles a year.
Has 1970 DE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1970 DE has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on 1970 DE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1970 DE find?
1970 DE passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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