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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2020 · 1,995 cc

K40 SMAMOT history

K40 SMA is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 17 Feb 2020. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 68,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,466 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
17,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 SMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
17 Feb 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 SMA was last recorded at 68,466 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 15,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,418 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
15,048 miles
Average per year
17,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,466 miles
  • 2025 – 53,418 miles
  • 2024 – 34,961 miles
  • 2023 – 8,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,466 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 16 Feb 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,466 miles
    Test number
    164395160917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail68,466 miles (+15,048)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,466 miles
    Test number
    297169278559
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass53,418 miles (+18,457)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    53,418 miles
    Test number
    650429688590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,961 miles (+26,605)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    34,961 miles
    Test number
    255051938512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass8,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    8,356 miles
    Test number
    714651459000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 SMA

Does K40 SMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 SMA is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 SMA?
The MOT on K40 SMA is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 SMA done?
K40 SMA was recorded at 68,466 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 17,439 miles a year.
Has K40 SMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 SMA has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 SMA 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 SMA find?
K40 SMA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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