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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L15 NDUMOT history

L15 NDU is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 15 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 143,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,742 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 NDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
15 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 NDU was last recorded at 143,742 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 6,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,740 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,002 miles
Average per year
13,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,742 miles
  • 2025 – 137,740 miles
  • 2024 – 122,926 miles
  • 2023 – 100,671 miles
  • 2022 – 78,294 miles
  • 2021 – 64,583 miles
  • 2020 – 55,778 miles
  • 2019 – 45,851 miles
  • 2018 – 34,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,742 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 1 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,742 miles (+6,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,742 miles
    Test number
    266045623107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass137,740 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,740 miles
    Test number
    637444292122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail137,740 miles (+14,814)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,740 miles
    Test number
    677178920960
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass122,926 miles (+22,255)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,926 miles
    Test number
    693637782559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,671 miles (+22,377)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,671 miles
    Test number
    320849509756
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass78,294 miles (+13,711)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,294 miles
    Test number
    467473784187
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass64,583 miles (+8,805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,583 miles
    Test number
    511642215247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass55,778 miles (+9,927)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,778 miles
    Test number
    119265364650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,851 miles (+10,863)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,851 miles
    Test number
    778956811747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,988 miles
    Test number
    414420168190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,988 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,988 miles
    Test number
    337695696893
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about L15 NDU

Does L15 NDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 NDU is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 NDU?
The MOT on L15 NDU is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 NDU done?
L15 NDU was recorded at 143,742 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 13,497 miles a year.
Has L15 NDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 NDU has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 NDU 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 NDU find?
L15 NDU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm.

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