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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

K40 BSBMOT history

K40 BSB is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 16 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 103,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
103,548 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 BSB
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
16 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 BSB was last recorded at 103,548 miles on 22 May 2026, 14,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,776 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14,772 miles
Average per year
8,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,548 miles
  • 2025 – 88,776 miles
  • 2024 – 79,836 miles
  • 2023 – 72,999 miles
  • 2021 – 66,064 miles
  • 2020 – 52,815 miles
  • 2019 – 44,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,548 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    103,548 miles
    Test number
    852115107006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail103,548 miles (+14,772)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,548 miles
    Test number
    505378846118
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,776 miles
    Test number
    427930662876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,774 miles (+8,938)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,774 miles
    Test number
    574508192472
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass79,836 miles (+6,837)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,836 miles
    Test number
    585313333516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,999 miles (+6,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,999 miles
    Test number
    208793847107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,064 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,064 miles
    Test number
    127232046230
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail65,926 miles (+13,111)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    465511388104
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass52,815 miles (+8,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    52,815 miles
    Test number
    696311286066
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass44,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    974372978985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,159 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    771636393595
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about K40 BSB

Does K40 BSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 BSB is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 BSB?
The MOT on K40 BSB is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 BSB done?
K40 BSB was recorded at 103,548 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 8,085 miles a year.
Has K40 BSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 BSB has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 BSB 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 K40 BSB find?
K40 BSB passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bars.

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