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BMW 420

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L13 MUKMOT history

L13 MUK is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
187,477 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
15,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MUK
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
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MUK was last recorded at 187,477 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,475 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
15,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,477 miles
  • 2025 – 176,133 miles
  • 2024 – 170,119 miles
  • 2023 – 163,750 miles
  • 2022 – 144,228 miles
  • 2021 – 119,536 miles
  • 2019 – 81,657 miles
  • 2018 – 60,019 miles
  • 2017 – 41,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,477 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,477 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    187,477 miles
    Test number
    449964517210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail187,475 miles (+11,342)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,475 miles
    Test number
    498724151999
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass176,133 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,133 miles
    Test number
    883560983220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail176,131 miles (+6,012)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,131 miles
    Test number
    988500655844
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass170,119 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    170,119 miles
    Test number
    405366126603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,116 miles (+6,366)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,116 miles
    Test number
    267294301835
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass163,750 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    163,750 miles
    Test number
    204869755525
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play at wheel

  8. Fail163,746 miles (+19,518)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,746 miles
    Test number
    304081421261
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play at wheel

  9. Pass144,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    144,228 miles
    Test number
    495942456990
    • AdvisoryBonnet doesn't stay up

  10. Fail144,228 miles (+24,692)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,228 miles
    Test number
    948438559014
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBonnet doesn't stay up

  11. Pass119,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    119,536 miles
    Test number
    248867912366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,535 miles (+37,878)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,535 miles
    Test number
    646631203757
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass81,657 miles (+21,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,657 miles
    Test number
    855282064691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass60,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,019 miles
    Test number
    656451690055
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWorn n/s/r tyre

  15. Fail60,019 miles (+18,699)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,019 miles
    Test number
    123872568576
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWorn n/s/r tyre

  16. Pass41,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,320 miles
    Test number
    227953945837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,320 miles (+2,124)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,320 miles
    Test number
    245015161740
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords contact surface (255-35-19run flat) (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass39,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,196 miles
    Test number
    278559689645
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail39,196 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,196 miles
    Test number
    104716675933
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L13 MUK

Does L13 MUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 MUK is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 MUK?
The MOT on L13 MUK is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 MUK done?
L13 MUK was recorded at 187,477 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 15,901 miles a year.
Has L13 MUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MUK has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 MUK 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 L13 MUK find?
L13 MUK passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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