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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2019 · 1,995 cc

K55 BOWMOT history

K55 BOW is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 31 May 2019. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 43,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jun 2027
Mileage
43,497 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 BOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
31 May 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 BOW was last recorded at 43,497 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 4,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,283 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,214 miles
Average per year
5,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,497 miles
  • 2025 – 39,283 miles
  • 2024 – 34,862 miles
  • 2023 – 29,111 miles
  • 2022 – 23,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,497 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight stepping on inner tread/approaching 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

6 tests since 8 Jun 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,497 miles (+4,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    43,497 miles
    Test number
    973240904198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass39,283 miles (+4,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    39,283 miles
    Test number
    313285262820
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass34,862 miles (+5,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    34,862 miles
    Test number
    837297467308
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass29,111 miles (+5,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    29,111 miles
    Test number
    763665815375
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass23,124 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    23,124 miles
    Test number
    109903087654
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight stepping on inner tread/approaching 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail23,112 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,112 miles
    Test number
    101014590221
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight stepping on inner tread/approaching 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about K55 BOW

Does K55 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 BOW is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 BOW?
The MOT on K55 BOW is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 BOW done?
K55 BOW was recorded at 43,497 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 5,072 miles a year.
Has K55 BOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 BOW has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on K55 BOW 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 K55 BOW find?
K55 BOW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm.

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