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BMW 420

White · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

L23 MCUMOT history

L23 MCU is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 28 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 98,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
98,470 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
28 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MCU was last recorded at 98,470 miles on 9 May 2026, 12,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,706 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,764 miles
Average per year
14,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,470 miles
  • 2025 – 85,706 miles
  • 2024 – 75,143 miles
  • 2023 – 59,461 miles
  • 2022 – 36,572 miles
  • 2021 – 27,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,470 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCondition of front wiper blades
  • AdvisoryCondition of nearside front strut dust cover

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.

  • Condition of front number plate.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 27 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,470 miles (+12,764)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,470 miles
    Test number
    660390521075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCondition of front wiper blades
    • AdvisoryCondition of nearside front strut dust cover

  2. Pass85,706 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,706 miles
    Test number
    694736281987
    • AdvisoryCondition of front number plate.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail85,667 miles (+10,524)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,667 miles
    Test number
    927849851821
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCondition of front number plate.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass75,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    75,143 miles
    Test number
    441641950008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on inner and outer edge.

  5. Fail75,143 miles (+15,682)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,143 miles
    Test number
    729330495273
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on inner and outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on inner and outer edge.

  6. Pass59,461 miles (+22,889)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    59,461 miles
    Test number
    516012887356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,572 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    36,572 miles
    Test number
    942417925825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,571 miles (+9,121)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,571 miles
    Test number
    763982686597
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass27,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    27,450 miles
    Test number
    971372118263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 MCU

Does L23 MCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MCU is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 MCU?
The MOT on L23 MCU is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 MCU done?
L23 MCU was recorded at 98,470 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 14,347 miles a year.
Has L23 MCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MCU has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 MCU 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 L23 MCU find?
L23 MCU passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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