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BMW 420

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,997 cc

L16 ALOMOT history

L16 ALO is a grey petrol BMW 420 first used on 17 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 86,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
86,846 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ALO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ALO was last recorded at 86,846 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 12,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
74,763 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,083 miles
Average per year
7,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,846 miles
  • 2025 – 74,763 miles
  • 2024 – 72,239 miles
  • 2023 – 64,707 miles
  • 2022 – 57,552 miles
  • 2021 – 48,628 miles
  • 2020 – 39,271 miles
  • 2019 – 32,770 miles
  • 2018 – 25,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,846 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryAll4 caliper anti rattle springs fitted incorrectly

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,846 miles (+12,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    86,846 miles
    Test number
    210729984378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll4 caliper anti rattle springs fitted incorrectly
  2. Pass74,763 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,763 miles
    Test number
    776603459188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items
  3. Fail74,763 miles (+2,524)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,763 miles
    Test number
    246359396034
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items
  4. Pass72,239 miles (+7,532)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,239 miles
    Test number
    221266759226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,707 miles (+7,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,707 miles
    Test number
    207851691913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some items
  6. Pass57,552 miles (+8,924)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,552 miles
    Test number
    613508250813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,628 miles (+9,357)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,628 miles
    Test number
    125690789647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,271 miles (+6,501)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    39,271 miles
    Test number
    805977236720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,770 miles (+7,724)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,770 miles
    Test number
    912794383628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    25,046 miles
    Test number
    740216089726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,045 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,045 miles
    Test number
    317924229777
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L16 ALO

Does L16 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ALO is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 ALO?
The MOT on L16 ALO is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ALO done?
L16 ALO was recorded at 86,846 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 7,577 miles a year.
Has L16 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ALO has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 ALO 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 ALO find?
L16 ALO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; all4 caliper anti rattle springs fitted incorrectly.

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