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BMW 420

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

F3 BLMMOT history

F3 BLM is a grey petrol BMW 420 first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 87,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
87,051 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 BLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 BLM was last recorded at 87,051 miles on 21 May 2026, 4,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,364 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,687 miles
Average per year
5,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,051 miles
  • 2025 – 82,364 miles
  • 2024 – 80,966 miles
  • 2023 – 76,809 miles
  • 2021 – 71,730 miles
  • 2020 – 68,436 miles
  • 2019 – 63,779 miles
  • 2018 – 50,576 miles
  • 2017 – 37,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,051 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,051 miles (+4,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    87,051 miles
    Test number
    271301462505
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass82,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    82,364 miles
    Test number
    389975810624
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some items
  3. Fail82,364 miles (+1,398)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,364 miles
    Test number
    108898669423
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some items
  4. Pass80,966 miles (+4,157)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    887180186164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,809 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,809 miles
    Test number
    379298682219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,730 miles (+3,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    352492610978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass68,436 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,436 miles
    Test number
    380914458152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail68,436 miles (+4,657)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,436 miles
    Test number
    294270966522
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge urgent (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass63,779 miles (+13,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,779 miles
    Test number
    879546978791
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges tracking recommeded (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass50,576 miles (+13,340)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,576 miles
    Test number
    882431871293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,236 miles
    Test number
    920419244715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 BLM

Does F3 BLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 BLM is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 BLM?
The MOT on F3 BLM is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 BLM done?
F3 BLM was recorded at 87,051 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,722 miles a year.
Has F3 BLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 BLM has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on F3 BLM 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 F3 BLM find?
F3 BLM passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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