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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

L18 THUMOT history

L18 THU is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 30 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 109,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,554 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
16,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 THU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 THU was last recorded at 109,554 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,258 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
296 miles
Average per year
16,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,554 miles
  • 2024 – 88,904 miles
  • 2023 – 75,763 miles
  • 2022 – 59,561 miles
  • 2021 – 42,052 miles
  • 2020 – 26,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,554 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 Rear Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 31 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,554 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,554 miles
    Test number
    495386119088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,258 miles (+20,354)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,258 miles
    Test number
    843103362598
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass88,904 miles (+13,141)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,904 miles
    Test number
    194234753048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,763 miles (+16,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,763 miles
    Test number
    221124434676
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass59,561 miles (+17,509)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    164323549614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,052 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,052 miles
    Test number
    622939812187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,035 miles (+24)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,035 miles
    Test number
    310294463918
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail42,011 miles (+15,927)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,011 miles
    Test number
    544809030423
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  9. Pass26,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    26,084 miles
    Test number
    993493596058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 THU

Does L18 THU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 THU is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 THU?
The MOT on L18 THU is valid until 4 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 THU done?
L18 THU was recorded at 109,554 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 16,651 miles a year.
Has L18 THU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 THU has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 THU 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 THU find?
L18 THU passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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