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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

J9 KTWMOT history

J9 KTW is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 28 May 2015. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 120,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
120,576 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 KTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 May 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

J9 KTW was last recorded at 120,576 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 6,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,153 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,423 miles
Average per year
9,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,576 miles
  • 2025 – 114,153 miles
  • 2024 – 96,974 miles
  • 2023 – 89,558 miles
  • 2022 – 83,139 miles
  • 2021 – 67,916 miles
  • 2020 – 58,000 miles
  • 2019 – 46,699 miles
  • 2018 – 37,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,576 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn very thin on inside shoulders-advise replaced asap

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,576 miles (+6,423)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,576 miles
    Test number
    202824589525
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn very thin on inside shoulders-advise replaced asap
  2. Pass114,153 miles (+17,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,153 miles
    Test number
    813908874228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass96,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,974 miles
    Test number
    835638863699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn slightly on shoulders
  4. Fail96,974 miles (+7,416)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,974 miles
    Test number
    840640420754
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn slightly on shoulders
  5. Pass89,558 miles (+6,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,558 miles
    Test number
    245095188417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass83,139 miles (+15,223)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,139 miles
    Test number
    643104471222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,916 miles (+9,916)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,916 miles
    Test number
    452958810091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    488050117828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,000 miles (+11,301)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,000 miles
    Test number
    321552125785
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass46,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,699 miles
    Test number
    666646057060
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail46,699 miles (+9,035)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,699 miles
    Test number
    903518977395
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass37,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,664 miles
    Test number
    846484423713
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about J9 KTW

Does J9 KTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J9 KTW expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J9 KTW?
The MOT on J9 KTW expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J9 KTW done?
J9 KTW was recorded at 120,576 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 9,848 miles a year.
Has J9 KTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 KTW has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 KTW 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 J9 KTW find?
J9 KTW failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; both rear tyres are worn very thin on inside shoulders-advise replaced asap.

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