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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L14 RDEMOT history

L14 RDE is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 29,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
29,881 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L14 RDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L14 RDE was last recorded at 29,881 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 6,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,687 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,194 miles
Average per year
3,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,881 miles
  • 2025 – 23,687 miles
  • 2024 – 17,921 miles
  • 2023 – 14,385 miles
  • 2022 – 10,223 miles
  • 2021 – 4,988 miles
  • 2020 – 3,404 miles
  • 2019 – 2,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,881 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from rear view mirror

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,881 miles (+6,194)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    29,881 miles
    Test number
    864945350147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,687 miles (+5,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    23,687 miles
    Test number
    379921520886
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass17,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    17,921 miles
    Test number
    864019183163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail17,917 miles (+3,532)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,917 miles
    Test number
    548950357783
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass14,385 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    14,385 miles
    Test number
    213685809945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail14,331 miles (+4,108)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,331 miles
    Test number
    985502366477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass10,223 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    10,223 miles
    Test number
    537160323479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass4,988 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    4,988 miles
    Test number
    791607834834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass4,599 miles (+1,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    4,599 miles
    Test number
    961909252481
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from rear view mirror

  10. Pass3,404 miles (+965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    3,404 miles
    Test number
    251922721690
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from rear view mirror

  11. Pass2,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    2,439 miles
    Test number
    325858161865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L14 RDE

Does L14 RDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L14 RDE is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L14 RDE?
The MOT on L14 RDE is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L14 RDE done?
L14 RDE was recorded at 29,881 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,741 miles a year.
Has L14 RDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L14 RDE has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L14 RDE 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 L14 RDE find?
L14 RDE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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