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BMW 420

White · Petrol · 2017 · 1,998 cc

L16 BAEMOT history

L16 BAE is a white petrol BMW 420 first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 66,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L16 BAE white BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
66,700 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 BAE was last recorded at 66,700 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,861 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,839 miles
Average per year
7,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,700 miles
  • 2025 – 61,861 miles
  • 2024 – 56,935 miles
  • 2023 – 48,968 miles
  • 2021 – 38,245 miles
  • 2020 – 29,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,700 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 30 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,700 miles (+4,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    66,700 miles
    Test number
    964961345520
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass61,861 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,861 miles
    Test number
    973964421674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,935 miles (+7,967)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    56,935 miles
    Test number
    913024022784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    48,968 miles
    Test number
    674327473447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,968 miles (+10,723)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,968 miles
    Test number
    108892200134
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass38,245 miles (+8,607)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,245 miles
    Test number
    380393317140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,638 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    29,638 miles
    Test number
    143835980265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail29,620 miles3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,620 miles
    Test number
    815466148191
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    866820154125
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about L16 BAE

Does L16 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 BAE is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 BAE?
The MOT on L16 BAE is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 BAE done?
L16 BAE was recorded at 66,700 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,036 miles a year.
Has L16 BAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BAE has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 BAE 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 BAE find?
L16 BAE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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