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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L16 AKXMOT history

L16 AKX is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 109,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
109,679 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 AKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 AKX was last recorded at 109,679 miles on 23 May 2026, 9,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,291 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,388 miles
Average per year
6,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,679 miles
  • 2025 – 100,291 miles
  • 2024 – 97,824 miles
  • 2023 – 95,882 miles
  • 2022 – 93,631 miles
  • 2021 – 76,486 miles
  • 2020 – 71,246 miles
  • 2018 – 58,067 miles
  • 2017 – 45,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,679 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front repeater working intermittently

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,679 miles (+9,388)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    109,679 miles
    Test number
    800415617613
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front repeater working intermittently

  2. Pass100,291 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    100,291 miles
    Test number
    210977762852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,824 miles
    Test number
    832639188194
    • Advisory16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

  4. Fail97,824 miles (+1,942)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,824 miles
    Test number
    754252195031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Advisory16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

  5. Pass95,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,882 miles
    Test number
    812736929324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,881 miles (+2,250)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,881 miles
    Test number
    617009322347
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety possible sump nut washer issue (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass93,631 miles (+17,145)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,631 miles
    Test number
    654623394419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,486 miles (+5,240)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,486 miles
    Test number
    577836121057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,246 miles (+13,179)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,246 miles
    Test number
    463966702140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,067 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,067 miles
    Test number
    578474770726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,066 miles (+12,296)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,066 miles
    Test number
    242188465989
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass45,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,770 miles
    Test number
    745662885670
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Questions about L16 AKX

Does L16 AKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 AKX is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 AKX?
The MOT on L16 AKX is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 AKX done?
L16 AKX was recorded at 109,679 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 6,991 miles a year.
Has L16 AKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 AKX has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 AKX 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 L16 AKX find?
L16 AKX passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 on the sidewall; both front repeater working intermittently.

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