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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

F7 SWDMOT history

F7 SWD is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 22 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 151,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
151,027 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
15,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 SWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
22 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 SWD was last recorded at 151,027 miles on 8 May 2026, 17,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,686 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
17,341 miles
Average per year
15,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,027 miles
  • 2025 – 133,686 miles
  • 2024 – 116,450 miles
  • 2023 – 102,993 miles
  • 2021 – 89,128 miles
  • 2020 – 75,377 miles
  • 2019 – 57,682 miles
  • 2018 – 36,824 miles
  • 2017 – 20,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,027 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,027 miles (+17,341)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    151,027 miles
    Test number
    558273177238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,686 miles (+17,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,686 miles
    Test number
    613226450409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass116,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,450 miles
    Test number
    284973089983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,450 miles (+13,457)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,450 miles
    Test number
    118732612575
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass102,993 miles (+13,865)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,993 miles
    Test number
    556575505894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy worn

  6. Pass89,128 miles (+13,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,128 miles
    Test number
    100407842789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER TIE ROD/RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,377 miles (+17,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,377 miles
    Test number
    157096637761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass57,682 miles (+20,858)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,682 miles
    Test number
    359010448987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,824 miles (+16,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,824 miles
    Test number
    661327700749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass20,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    20,317 miles
    Test number
    154534979713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 SWD

Does F7 SWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 SWD is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 SWD?
The MOT on F7 SWD is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 SWD done?
F7 SWD was recorded at 151,027 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 15,317 miles a year.
Has F7 SWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 SWD has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on F7 SWD 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 F7 SWD find?
F7 SWD passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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