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BMW 420

Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L15 GYYMOT history

L15 GYY is a red diesel BMW 420 first used on 22 Dec 2016. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 141,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
141,701 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 GYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 GYY was last recorded at 141,701 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,701 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,701 miles
  • 2024 – 129,393 miles
  • 2023 – 117,470 miles
  • 2022 – 103,929 miles
  • 2021 – 88,020 miles
  • 2020 – 77,526 miles
  • 2019 – 68,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,701 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,701 miles
    Test number
    268362968033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail141,701 miles (+12,308)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,701 miles
    Test number
    713051021413
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass129,393 miles (+11,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,393 miles
    Test number
    646579105179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or could be gear in rack!
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges, also cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass117,470 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,470 miles
    Test number
    858897451612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail117,467 miles (+13,538)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,467 miles
    Test number
    403695393068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass103,929 miles (+15,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,929 miles
    Test number
    315156565342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass88,020 miles (+10,494)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,020 miles
    Test number
    583624865492
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (chassis end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approaching 1.6mm in places - replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass77,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,526 miles
    Test number
    533122247180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,526 miles (+3)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,526 miles
    Test number
    603224596483
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  10. Fail77,523 miles (+8,799)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,523 miles
    Test number
    129623679038
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass68,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,724 miles
    Test number
    624758381101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 GYY

Does L15 GYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 GYY expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 GYY?
The MOT on L15 GYY expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 GYY done?
L15 GYY was recorded at 141,701 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 12,538 miles a year.
Has L15 GYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 GYY has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 GYY 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 L15 GYY find?
L15 GYY passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread worn; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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