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BMW 420

White · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

274 CATMOT history

274 CAT is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 65,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

274 CAT white BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
65,857 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
274 CAT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

274 CAT was last recorded at 65,857 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 6,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,555 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,302 miles
Average per year
6,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,857 miles
  • 2025 – 59,555 miles
  • 2024 – 54,493 miles
  • 2023 – 47,199 miles
  • 2021 – 39,325 miles
  • 2020 – 33,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,857 miles
  • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTEDRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTEDRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

8 tests since 26 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,857 miles (+6,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    65,857 miles
    Test number
    224033940982
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  2. Pass59,555 miles (+5,062)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    59,555 miles
    Test number
    849905862128
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  3. Pass54,493 miles (+7,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    54,493 miles
    Test number
    927904697634
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  4. Pass47,199 miles (+7,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,199 miles
    Test number
    301926213551
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  5. Pass39,325 miles (+5,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,325 miles
    Test number
    413546321122
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED
  6. Pass33,839 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,839 miles
    Test number
    243178930344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail33,838 miles (+3,842)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,838 miles
    Test number
    190225667039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass29,996 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,996 miles
    Test number
    552282902409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about 274 CAT

What vehicle is registration 274 CAT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 274 CAT on a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 31 Mar 2017. 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 274 CAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 274 CAT is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 274 CAT?
The MOT on 274 CAT is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 274 CAT done?
274 CAT was recorded at 65,857 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 6,190 miles a year.
Has 274 CAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 274 CAT has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on 274 CAT 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 274 CAT find?
274 CAT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: engine cover fitted; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; under trays fitted.

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