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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

245 DPMOT history

245 DP is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 18 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 52,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

245 DP black BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 4 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
52,975 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
245 DP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
18 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

245 DP was last recorded at 52,975 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 5,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,314 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,661 miles
Average per year
4,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,975 miles
  • 2025 – 47,314 miles
  • 2024 – 42,493 miles
  • 2023 – 41,730 miles
  • 2022 – 37,240 miles
  • 2021 – 32,114 miles
  • 2020 – 30,071 miles
  • 2019 – 24,380 miles
  • 2018 – 19,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,975 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Top strut mount rough when rotated, but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    52,975 miles
    Test number
    369406112969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail52,975 miles (+5,661)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,975 miles
    Test number
    202050840773
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass47,314 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    47,314 miles
    Test number
    224273706331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,493 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    42,493 miles
    Test number
    264305201739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,730 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    41,730 miles
    Test number
    486615969303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    37,240 miles
    Test number
    147852798777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top strut mount rough when rotated, but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail37,240 miles (+5,126)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,240 miles
    Test number
    992714006969
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top strut mount rough when rotated, but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass32,114 miles (+2,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    32,114 miles
    Test number
    270199868732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass30,071 miles (+5,691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    30,071 miles
    Test number
    793805209900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER SIDEWALL CUT BUT NOT TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PUNCTURED AND CRACKED BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass24,380 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    24,380 miles
    Test number
    774100606634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,443 miles
    Test number
    290738442799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 245 DP

What vehicle is registration 245 DP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 245 DP on a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 18 May 2015. 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 245 DP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 245 DP is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 245 DP?
The MOT on 245 DP is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 245 DP done?
245 DP was recorded at 52,975 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,279 miles a year.
Has 245 DP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 245 DP has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 245 DP 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 245 DP find?
245 DP passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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