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BMW 420

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

C5 FVDMOT history

C5 FVD is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 20 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
81,299 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 FVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 FVD was last recorded at 81,299 miles on 20 May 2026, 7,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,776 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,523 miles
Average per year
7,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,299 miles
  • 2025 – 73,776 miles
  • 2024 – 65,462 miles
  • 2023 – 56,904 miles
  • 2022 – 54,350 miles
  • 2021 – 46,010 miles
  • 2020 – 40,836 miles
  • 2019 – 32,978 miles
  • 2018 – 24,190 miles
  • 2017 – 16,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,299 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,299 miles (+7,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,299 miles
    Test number
    824469710887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass73,776 miles (+8,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,776 miles
    Test number
    656542979371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass65,462 miles (+222)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,462 miles
    Test number
    289677524938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner shoulder outside repair zone
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail65,240 miles (+8,336)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,240 miles
    Test number
    657932739672
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass56,904 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    56,904 miles
    Test number
    787344220713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,350 miles
    Test number
    821890271420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre outer edge
  7. Fail54,350 miles (+8,340)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,350 miles
    Test number
    845468087730
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre outer edge
  8. Pass46,010 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,010 miles
    Test number
    823752413096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,009 miles (+5,173)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,009 miles
    Test number
    883982032476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass40,836 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,836 miles
    Test number
    970177183104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,827 miles (+7,849)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,827 miles
    Test number
    922067587941
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres have small cuts in the tread exposing the inner ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass32,978 miles (+8,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,978 miles
    Test number
    404170334626
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass24,190 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,190 miles
    Test number
    357015333545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,445 miles
    Test number
    623913442569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,445 miles (+4,762)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,445 miles
    Test number
    630136421523
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  16. Pass16,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,683 miles
    Test number
    327317592139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 FVD

Does C5 FVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 FVD is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 FVD?
The MOT on C5 FVD is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 FVD done?
C5 FVD was recorded at 81,299 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,028 miles a year.
Has C5 FVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 FVD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 FVD 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 FVD find?
C5 FVD passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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