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BMW 420

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,997 cc

K50 VELMOT history

K50 VEL is a white petrol BMW 420 first used on 2 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,635 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 VEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 VEL was last recorded at 103,635 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 11,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,613 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,022 miles
Average per year
10,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,635 miles
  • 2025 – 92,613 miles
  • 2024 – 77,441 miles
  • 2023 – 60,654 miles
  • 2022 – 51,675 miles
  • 2021 – 47,450 miles
  • 2020 – 42,359 miles
  • 2019 – 30,506 miles
  • 2018 – 25,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,635 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front exhaust clamp cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,635 miles
    Test number
    562700649797
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail103,635 miles (+11,022)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,635 miles
    Test number
    189830414570
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,613 miles (+91)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    92,613 miles
    Test number
    652882261888
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp cracking

  4. Fail92,522 miles (+15,081)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,522 miles
    Test number
    175834180858
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp cracking

  5. Pass77,441 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,441 miles
    Test number
    680589090791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,066 miles (+16,412)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,066 miles
    Test number
    389639996826
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,654 miles (+8,979)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,654 miles
    Test number
    396138799531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,675 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,675 miles
    Test number
    284701936936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,649 miles (+4,199)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,649 miles
    Test number
    522280098217
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront dip beam on all time

  10. Pass47,450 miles (+5,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,450 miles
    Test number
    721518053428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass42,359 miles (+11,853)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,359 miles
    Test number
    730532282545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,506 miles (+5,488)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,506 miles
    Test number
    412990847154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,018 miles (+127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,018 miles
    Test number
    901472225842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  14. Fail24,891 miles (+7,929)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,891 miles
    Test number
    288007553589
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacment (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass16,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,962 miles
    Test number
    842094028517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 VEL

Does K50 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 VEL is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 VEL?
The MOT on K50 VEL is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 VEL done?
K50 VEL was recorded at 103,635 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 10,356 miles a year.
Has K50 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 VEL has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 VEL 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 K50 VEL find?
K50 VEL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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