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BMW 420

Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L18 YYPMOT history

L18 YYP is a red diesel BMW 420 first used on 20 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,929 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YYP was last recorded at 79,929 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 7,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,430 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,499 miles
Average per year
7,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,929 miles
  • 2025 – 72,430 miles
  • 2024 – 62,455 miles
  • 2023 – 59,106 miles
  • 2022 – 54,548 miles
  • 2021 – 52,480 miles
  • 2020 – 40,335 miles
  • 2019 – 29,371 miles
  • 2018 – 23,408 miles
  • 2017 – 14,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,929 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    776918369280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail79,929 miles (+7,499)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    491924793251
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass72,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,430 miles
    Test number
    147627673522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,430 miles (+9,975)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,430 miles
    Test number
    637699518912
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass62,455 miles (+3,349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,455 miles
    Test number
    962655363467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward brake reaction bush has slight play (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,106 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,106 miles
    Test number
    785592308432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,548 miles (+2,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    314990459457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass52,480 miles (+12,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,480 miles
    Test number
    809317430612
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,335 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,335 miles
    Test number
    826592809263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,200 miles (+10,829)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,200 miles
    Test number
    278792948257
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass29,371 miles (+5,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    29,371 miles
    Test number
    917917775610
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass23,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,408 miles
    Test number
    711249663157
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail23,408 miles (+8,706)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,408 miles
    Test number
    541535188819
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass14,702 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    14,702 miles
    Test number
    401561048078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail14,700 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,700 miles
    Test number
    337529989395
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L18 YYP

Does L18 YYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YYP is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 YYP?
The MOT on L18 YYP is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 YYP done?
L18 YYP was recorded at 79,929 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,168 miles a year.
Has L18 YYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YYP has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 YYP 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 YYP find?
L18 YYP passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (chalked); offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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