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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2019 · 1,995 cc

C5 LFGMOT history

C5 LFG is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 30 Sept 2019. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 155,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
155,541 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
29,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 LFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
30 Sept 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 LFG was last recorded at 155,541 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,541 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
29,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,541 miles
  • 2025 – 124,756 miles
  • 2024 – 96,285 miles
  • 2023 – 72,668 miles
  • 2022 – 44,512 miles
  • 2021 – 20,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,541 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 2 Dec 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    155,541 miles
    Test number
    599703698392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,541 miles (+30,785)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,541 miles
    Test number
    146871725829
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass124,756 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,756 miles
    Test number
    538376987325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail124,753 miles (+28,468)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,753 miles
    Test number
    789538807056
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,285 miles (+23,617)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,285 miles
    Test number
    125943969055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,668 miles (+28,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,668 miles
    Test number
    327564434226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tire low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,512 miles (+24,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,512 miles
    Test number
    622694013728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass20,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    20,091 miles
    Test number
    436742081458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 LFG

Does C5 LFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 LFG is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 LFG?
The MOT on C5 LFG is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 LFG done?
C5 LFG was recorded at 155,541 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 29,378 miles a year.
Has C5 LFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 LFG has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 LFG 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 LFG find?
C5 LFG passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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