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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

C5 CXLMOT history

C5 CXL is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 20 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 124,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,105 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 CXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 CXL was last recorded at 124,105 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 9,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,991 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,114 miles
Average per year
10,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,105 miles
  • 2025 – 114,991 miles
  • 2024 – 101,095 miles
  • 2023 – 88,892 miles
  • 2022 – 74,014 miles
  • 2021 – 63,819 miles
  • 2020 – 59,446 miles
  • 2019 – 47,728 miles
  • 2018 – 37,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,105 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,105 miles
    Test number
    155326931191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,105 miles (+9,114)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,105 miles
    Test number
    512287611267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass114,991 miles (+13,896)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,991 miles
    Test number
    611320577178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,095 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,095 miles
    Test number
    633215986870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,090 miles (+12,198)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,090 miles
    Test number
    129551107988
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass88,892 miles (+14,878)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,892 miles
    Test number
    601770803006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,014 miles (+10,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,014 miles
    Test number
    601374542222
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass63,819 miles (+4,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,819 miles
    Test number
    628709602264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass59,446 miles (+11,718)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,446 miles
    Test number
    276900155746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,728 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,728 miles
    Test number
    610237062627
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail47,726 miles (+10,213)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,726 miles
    Test number
    517775782928
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror damaged sharp edge likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working Indicator in the mirror inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass37,513 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,513 miles
    Test number
    509652343100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracking and perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover and side repeater damaged but still working

  13. Fail37,513 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,513 miles
    Test number
    509288609500
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cover and side repeater damaged but still working
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on outer edges

Questions about C5 CXL

Does C5 CXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 CXL is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 CXL?
The MOT on C5 CXL is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 CXL done?
C5 CXL was recorded at 124,105 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 10,173 miles a year.
Has C5 CXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 CXL has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 CXL 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 C5 CXL find?
C5 CXL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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