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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

K88 TMWMOT history

K88 TMW is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 12 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 82,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,755 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 TMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 TMW was last recorded at 82,755 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 6,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,572 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,183 miles
Average per year
6,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,755 miles
  • 2025 – 76,572 miles
  • 2024 – 69,678 miles
  • 2023 – 62,360 miles
  • 2022 – 56,852 miles
  • 2021 – 49,919 miles
  • 2020 – 45,379 miles
  • 2019 – 38,690 miles
  • 2018 – 31,348 miles
  • 2016 – 23,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,755 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    895133708354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail82,755 miles (+6,183)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    333330082702
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass76,572 miles (+6,894)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,572 miles
    Test number
    608520731787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,678 miles (+7,318)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,678 miles
    Test number
    846248279776
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower under trays fitted underside of car
    • 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 Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass62,360 miles (+5,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    286866568863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
  6. Pass56,852 miles (+6,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    569216940169
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
  7. Pass49,919 miles (+4,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,919 miles
    Test number
    226876469707
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
  8. Pass45,379 miles (+6,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,379 miles
    Test number
    854238292265
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
  9. Pass38,690 miles (+7,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,690 miles
    Test number
    513088746635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass31,348 miles (+7,687)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    31,348 miles
    Test number
    684937496305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    23,661 miles
    Test number
    359173712981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 TMW

Does K88 TMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 TMW is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 TMW?
The MOT on K88 TMW is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 TMW done?
K88 TMW was recorded at 82,755 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,315 miles a year.
Has K88 TMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 TMW has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K88 TMW 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 K88 TMW find?
K88 TMW passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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