
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass113,914 miles (+764)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 113,914 miles
- Test number
- 963368610576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 113,150 miles
- Test number
- 632065496629
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
Pass71,257 miles (+27,833)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 71,257 miles
- Test number
- 894437932779
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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