BMW 420
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
L22 LXUMOT history
L22 LXU is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 21 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 127,720 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 127,720 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,296 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 LXU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 420
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 21 Nov 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 LXU was last recorded at 127,720 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 6,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,129 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,591 miles
- Average per year
- 8,296 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,720 miles
- 2025 – 121,129 miles
- 2024 – 114,000 miles
- 2023 – 103,271 miles
- 2022 – 89,379 miles
- 2021 – 69,259 miles
- 2020 – 62,237 miles
- 2018 – 59,578 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,720 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryScar in offside front tyre outer wall
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Tyre slightly damaged ns and os
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nsr bumper damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 13 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,720 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 127,720 miles
- Test number
- 131208572784
- AdvisoryScar in offside front tyre outer wall
Fail127,718 miles (+6,589)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,718 miles
- Test number
- 878274840022
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryScar in offside front tyre outer wall
Pass121,129 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 121,129 miles
- Test number
- 179853808685
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNsr bumper damage
Fail121,122 miles (+7,122)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,122 miles
- Test number
- 141089702202
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction magic trees (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie rod ball joint in the hub knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNsr bumper damage
Pass114,000 miles (+10,729)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 114,000 miles
- Test number
- 730127052737
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,271 miles (+13,892)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 103,271 miles
- Test number
- 249874435206
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,379 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 89,379 miles
- Test number
- 671160428733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,379 miles (+20,120)4 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,379 miles
- Test number
- 948341936180
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 225/40/19Y RUN flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19YXL run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,259 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 69,259 miles
- Test number
- 973320932109
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail69,258 miles (+7,021)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,258 miles
- Test number
- 513151951243
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass62,237 miles (+2,659)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 62,237 miles
- Test number
- 484516597061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 59,578 miles
- Test number
- 590781167947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L22 LXU
- Does L22 LXU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 LXU is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L22 LXU?
- The MOT on L22 LXU is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L22 LXU done?
- L22 LXU was recorded at 127,720 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 8,296 miles a year.
- Has L22 LXU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 LXU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L22 LXU 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 L22 LXU find?
- L22 LXU passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: scar in offside front tyre outer wall.
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