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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

EJA 89MOT history

EJA 89 is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 12 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 112,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

EJA 89 black BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,864 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EJA 89
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
12 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

EJA 89 was last recorded at 112,864 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 13,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,847 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,017 miles
Average per year
10,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,864 miles
  • 2024 – 85,155 miles
  • 2023 – 72,122 miles
  • 2022 – 61,241 miles
  • 2020 – 50,716 miles
  • 2019 – 34,352 miles
  • 2017 – 24,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,864 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,864 miles (+13,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,864 miles
    Test number
    341164362118
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass99,847 miles (+14,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,847 miles
    Test number
    996145406778
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stop rubbers deteriorated

  3. Pass85,155 miles (+13,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,155 miles
    Test number
    406348882959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump rubber poor condition (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump rubber poor condition (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass72,122 miles (+10,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,122 miles
    Test number
    365397648885
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stop rubbers deteriorated

  5. Pass61,241 miles (+10,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,241 miles
    Test number
    208122674888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,716 miles (+7,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,716 miles
    Test number
    699262203456
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside edge still

  7. Pass43,095 miles (+8,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,095 miles
    Test number
    832930597633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  8. Pass34,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,352 miles
    Test number
    486790027771
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail34,352 miles (+10,023)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,352 miles
    Test number
    328535389701
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass24,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,329 miles
    Test number
    952407819243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about EJA 89

What vehicle is registration EJA 89 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EJA 89 on a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 12 Nov 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does EJA 89 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EJA 89 is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on EJA 89?
The MOT on EJA 89 is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EJA 89 done?
EJA 89 was recorded at 112,864 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 10,794 miles a year.
Has EJA 89 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EJA 89 has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on EJA 89 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 EJA 89 find?
EJA 89 passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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