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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L20 ROMMOT history

L20 ROM is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 2 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,098 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 ROM
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
2 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 ROM was last recorded at 126,098 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,082 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
10,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,098 miles
  • 2025 – 119,856 miles
  • 2024 – 112,423 miles
  • 2023 – 103,578 miles
  • 2022 – 94,745 miles
  • 2021 – 84,891 miles
  • 2020 – 76,725 miles
  • 2019 – 63,919 miles
  • 2018 – 45,564 miles
  • 2017 – 31,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,098 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,098 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,098 miles
    Test number
    850051965269
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail126,082 miles (+6,226)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,082 miles
    Test number
    752986211438
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured On previous weld repair (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit/ bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass119,856 miles (+7,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,856 miles
    Test number
    476836048589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear pad sensor lose

  4. Pass112,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,423 miles
    Test number
    982616722577
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays preventing full inspection of vehicle

  5. Fail112,423 miles (+8,845)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,423 miles
    Test number
    391581974904
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays preventing full inspection of vehicle

  6. Pass103,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,578 miles
    Test number
    443596778621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,578 miles (+8,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,578 miles
    Test number
    301804356804
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass94,745 miles (+9,854)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,745 miles
    Test number
    816405023108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,891 miles (+8,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,891 miles
    Test number
    880207567872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,725 miles
    Test number
    859894430325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,725 miles (+12,806)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,725 miles
    Test number
    902408831425
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass63,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,919 miles
    Test number
    918122175491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail63,919 miles (+18,355)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,919 miles
    Test number
    114429989890
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass45,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,564 miles
    Test number
    262628660729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,564 miles (+13,893)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,564 miles
    Test number
    893469911167
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass31,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,671 miles
    Test number
    880529340094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L20 ROM

Does L20 ROM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ROM is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 ROM?
The MOT on L20 ROM is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 ROM done?
L20 ROM was recorded at 126,098 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 10,477 miles a year.
Has L20 ROM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 ROM has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 ROM 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 L20 ROM find?
L20 ROM passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear outer brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear upper brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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