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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

J8 APFMOT history

J8 APF is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 20 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 72,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,649 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 APF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 APF was last recorded at 72,649 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,649 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,649 miles
  • 2024 – 67,041 miles
  • 2023 – 60,557 miles
  • 2022 – 54,701 miles
  • 2021 – 48,045 miles
  • 2020 – 42,836 miles
  • 2019 – 33,731 miles
  • 2018 – 27,624 miles
  • 2017 – 22,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,649 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,649 miles
    Test number
    532790354527
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,649 miles (+5,608)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,649 miles
    Test number
    580998796511
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,041 miles
    Test number
    728670421267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,041 miles (+6,484)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,041 miles
    Test number
    192641289934
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass60,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,557 miles
    Test number
    251297586379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail60,557 miles (+5,856)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,557 miles
    Test number
    320925281253
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,701 miles (+6,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    199976506338
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass48,045 miles (+5,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,045 miles
    Test number
    415454919523
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass42,836 miles (+9,105)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,836 miles
    Test number
    854320304179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,731 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,731 miles
    Test number
    482768818071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,624 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    27,624 miles
    Test number
    364379913696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,175 miles
    Test number
    683109998379
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn smooth inner edges

Questions about J8 APF

Does J8 APF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 APF is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 APF?
The MOT on J8 APF is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 APF done?
J8 APF was recorded at 72,649 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,854 miles a year.
Has J8 APF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 APF has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 APF 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 J8 APF find?
J8 APF passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively inner edge.

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