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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

L25 SABMOT history

L25 SAB is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 21 Nov 2018. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 79,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,692 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 SAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
21 Nov 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 SAB was last recorded at 79,692 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 12,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,853 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
12,839 miles
Average per year
10,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,692 miles
  • 2025 – 66,853 miles
  • 2024 – 55,782 miles
  • 2023 – 47,317 miles
  • 2021 – 34,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,692 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 1 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,692 miles (+12,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    284636785234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass66,853 miles (+11,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,853 miles
    Test number
    748202724985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass55,782 miles (+8,465)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,782 miles
    Test number
    511733506458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,317 miles (+12,485)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    47,317 miles
    Test number
    484461429440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,832 miles
    Test number
    696172426119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail34,832 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,832 miles
    Test number
    508621194198
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about L25 SAB

Does L25 SAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 SAB is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 SAB?
The MOT on L25 SAB is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 SAB done?
L25 SAB was recorded at 79,692 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 10,626 miles a year.
Has L25 SAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 SAB has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L25 SAB 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 L25 SAB find?
L25 SAB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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