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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

A89 ARMMOT history

A89 ARM is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 13 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 114,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

A89 ARM black BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,767 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A89 ARM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A89 ARM was last recorded at 114,767 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 15,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,658 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
15,109 miles
Average per year
12,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,767 miles
  • 2025 – 99,658 miles
  • 2024 – 84,113 miles
  • 2023 – 72,729 miles
  • 2022 – 62,558 miles
  • 2021 – 49,213 miles
  • 2020 – 33,039 miles
  • 2019 – 22,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,767 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 8 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,767 miles (+15,109)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,767 miles
    Test number
    121811625030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,658 miles (+15,545)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,658 miles
    Test number
    799706689436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,113 miles (+11,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,113 miles
    Test number
    711912530805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass72,729 miles (+10,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,729 miles
    Test number
    230368956927
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass62,558 miles (+13,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,558 miles
    Test number
    776262995517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass49,213 miles (+16,174)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,213 miles
    Test number
    230759544836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,039 miles (+10,734)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,039 miles
    Test number
    888799835489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,305 miles
    Test number
    408122987177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,305 miles2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,305 miles
    Test number
    858234556679
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about A89 ARM

Does A89 ARM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A89 ARM is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on A89 ARM?
The MOT on A89 ARM is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A89 ARM done?
A89 ARM was recorded at 114,767 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 12,541 miles a year.
Has A89 ARM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A89 ARM has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2019.
Has the mileage on A89 ARM 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 A89 ARM find?
A89 ARM passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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