BMW 420
White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
K40 TLEMOT history
K40 TLE is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 9 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 149,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 149,164 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,176 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 TLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 420
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 9 Jul 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 TLE was last recorded at 149,164 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 5,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 143,900 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,264 miles
- Average per year
- 12,176 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,164 miles
- 2024 – 143,900 miles
- 2023 – 130,324 miles
- 2022 – 119,441 miles
- 2021 – 103,282 miles
- 2020 – 84,389 miles
- 2019 – 74,590 miles
- 2018 – 58,860 miles
- 2017 – 42,019 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,164 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Parking aid fault illuminated on dashboard
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 4 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,164 miles (+5,264)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 149,164 miles
- Test number
- 426605384042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass143,900 miles (+13,576)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 143,900 miles
- Test number
- 599517107392
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake only just met requirements, requires attention
Pass130,324 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 130,324 miles
- Test number
- 715160425267
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,324 miles (+10,883)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,324 miles
- Test number
- 825858288132
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,441 miles (+16,159)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 119,441 miles
- Test number
- 961026600178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,282 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 103,282 miles
- Test number
- 698207685731
- AdvisoryParking aid fault illuminated on dashboard
Fail103,282 miles (+18,893)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,282 miles
- Test number
- 554462662901
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm pin bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryParking aid fault illuminated on dashboard
Pass84,389 miles (+9,799)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 84,389 miles
- Test number
- 665315924331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,590 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 74,590 miles
- Test number
- 476071514799
- AdvisoryFront brake pads worn to about 3mm
Fail74,590 miles (+15,730)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,590 miles
- Test number
- 553473522264
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/18 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake pads worn to about 3mm
Pass58,860 miles (+16,841)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 58,860 miles
- Test number
- 983159222010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,019 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 42,019 miles
- Test number
- 895294483617
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Questions about K40 TLE
- Does K40 TLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 TLE is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K40 TLE?
- The MOT on K40 TLE is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K40 TLE done?
- K40 TLE was recorded at 149,164 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 12,176 miles a year.
- Has K40 TLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 TLE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on K40 TLE 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 TLE find?
- K40 TLE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.
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