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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

C5 GHUMOT history

C5 GHU is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 23 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 51,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
51,169 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 GHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
23 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 GHU was last recorded at 51,169 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 5,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,500 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,669 miles
Average per year
6,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,169 miles
  • 2024 – 45,500 miles
  • 2023 – 39,198 miles
  • 2022 – 32,880 miles
  • 2021 – 26,146 miles
  • 2020 – 17,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,169 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to outside tyre wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,169 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    51,169 miles
    Test number
    415185040697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,500 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    45,500 miles
    Test number
    961680071318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail45,499 miles (+6,109)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,499 miles
    Test number
    430911960384
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2254019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass39,390 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    39,390 miles
    Test number
    397154094679
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to outside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail39,350 miles (+152)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,350 miles
    Test number
    158301156567
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen neither jet working as required (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to outside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail39,198 miles (+6,318)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,198 miles
    Test number
    732383541178
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener placed on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (inner face worse than outer face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has some wear on edges 225/40/19 Dot:1720 R-flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has some wear on edges 225/40/19 Dot:1720 R-flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has some wear on edges 225/40/19 Dot:1720 R-flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has some wear on edges 225/40/19 Dot:1720 R-flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems in boot had to be removed prior to test
  7. Pass32,880 miles (+6,734)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    32,880 miles
    Test number
    595761768392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  8. Pass26,146 miles (+8,534)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    26,146 miles
    Test number
    217922330012
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil level just above minimum and coolant level slightly low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass17,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    17,612 miles
    Test number
    512723524544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 GHU

Does C5 GHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 GHU is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 GHU?
The MOT on C5 GHU is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 GHU done?
C5 GHU was recorded at 51,169 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 6,734 miles a year.
Has C5 GHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 GHU has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 GHU 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 GHU find?
C5 GHU passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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