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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L16 MTXMOT history

L16 MTX is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 4 Jun 2014. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 113,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

L16 MTX black BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
113,914 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MTX was last recorded at 113,914 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,150 miles · 15 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
764 miles
Average per year
9,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,914 miles
  • 2023 – 113,150 miles
  • 2022 – 110,355 miles
  • 2020 – 100,622 miles
  • 2019 – 71,257 miles
  • 2017 – 43,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,914 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,914 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,914 miles
    Test number
    963368610576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,150 miles
    Test number
    632065496629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,147 miles (+2,792)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,147 miles
    Test number
    184700401887
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass110,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,355 miles
    Test number
    614625061487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail110,355 miles (+9,733)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,355 miles
    Test number
    484215533229
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass100,622 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,622 miles
    Test number
    131265413594
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads appear low, advise wheels off to inspect
  7. Fail100,622 miles (+31)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,622 miles
    Test number
    929326227918
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working Reservoir was empty (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads appear low, advise wheels off to inspect
  8. Fail100,591 miles (+29,334)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,591 miles
    Test number
    947037888152
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass71,257 miles (+27,833)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,257 miles
    Test number
    894437932779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,424 miles
    Test number
    769517776700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 MTX

Does L16 MTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 MTX expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 MTX?
The MOT on L16 MTX expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 MTX done?
L16 MTX was recorded at 113,914 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 9,972 miles a year.
Has L16 MTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MTX has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 MTX 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 MTX find?
L16 MTX passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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