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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L18 FCBMOT history

L18 FCB is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 18 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 160,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
160,770 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 FCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
18 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 FCB was last recorded at 160,770 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 17,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,653 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
17,117 miles
Average per year
15,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,770 miles
  • 2024 – 143,653 miles
  • 2023 – 124,812 miles
  • 2022 – 112,130 miles
  • 2021 – 100,741 miles
  • 2020 – 85,155 miles
  • 2019 – 71,706 miles
  • 2018 – 54,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,770 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    160,770 miles
    Test number
    676272665458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail160,770 miles (+17,117)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,770 miles
    Test number
    631371024656
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass143,653 miles (+18,841)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    143,653 miles
    Test number
    461471969302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,812 miles (+12,682)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    124,812 miles
    Test number
    490637804078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,130 miles (+11,389)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,130 miles
    Test number
    906497246324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,741 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,741 miles
    Test number
    808072591088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,650 miles (+15,495)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,650 miles
    Test number
    599490770534
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass85,155 miles (+13,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,155 miles
    Test number
    619984433876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,706 miles (+17,349)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,706 miles
    Test number
    970951932852
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass54,357 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    165968862795
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L18 FCB

Does L18 FCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 FCB is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 FCB?
The MOT on L18 FCB is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 FCB done?
L18 FCB was recorded at 160,770 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 15,254 miles a year.
Has L18 FCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 FCB has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 FCB 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 L18 FCB find?
L18 FCB passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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