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BMW 420

Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 1,998 cc

A12 LJCMOT history

A12 LJC is a grey petrol BMW 420 first used on 31 Oct 2017. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 101,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
101,432 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
8
5 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LJC was last recorded at 101,432 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,432 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,432 miles
  • 2024 – 80,648 miles
  • 2023 – 68,518 miles
  • 2021 – 54,482 miles
  • 2020 – 47,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,432 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

8 tests since 13 Nov 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,432 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,432 miles
    Test number
    972934137601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail101,432 miles (+20,784)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,432 miles
    Test number
    661753434634
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 4 x wheel studs (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass80,648 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,648 miles
    Test number
    349668593847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail80,638 miles (+12,120)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,638 miles
    Test number
    226902886043
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass68,518 miles (+14,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,518 miles
    Test number
    595674885634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass54,482 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,482 miles
    Test number
    914429198643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    296971951539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail47,464 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    203277540534
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about A12 LJC

Does A12 LJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 LJC expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 LJC?
The MOT on A12 LJC expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 LJC done?
A12 LJC was recorded at 101,432 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 11,099 miles a year.
Has A12 LJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LJC has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on A12 LJC 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 A12 LJC find?
A12 LJC passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside inner steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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