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BMW 420

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,997 cc

L26 AVLMOT history

L26 AVL is a grey petrol BMW 420 first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 8 MOT tests, with 141,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,504 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
8 passed · 0 failed
Per year
13,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 AVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 AVL was last recorded at 141,504 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 5,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,163 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,341 miles
Average per year
13,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,504 miles
  • 2025 – 136,163 miles
  • 2024 – 131,409 miles
  • 2023 – 108,868 miles
  • 2022 – 87,969 miles
  • 2021 – 76,405 miles
  • 2020 – 61,054 miles
  • 2019 – 44,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,504 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

8 tests since 25 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,504 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,504 miles
    Test number
    796828456717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,163 miles (+4,754)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,163 miles
    Test number
    617265428241
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass131,409 miles (+22,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,409 miles
    Test number
    161237014382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass108,868 miles (+20,899)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,868 miles
    Test number
    911291182815
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass87,969 miles (+11,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,969 miles
    Test number
    520203724247
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both number plates (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass76,405 miles (+15,351)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,405 miles
    Test number
    425012538903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,054 miles (+16,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    442441101801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass44,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    390397827828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 AVL

Does L26 AVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 AVL is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 AVL?
The MOT on L26 AVL is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 AVL done?
L26 AVL was recorded at 141,504 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 13,781 miles a year.
Has L26 AVL ever failed its MOT?
No. L26 AVL has passed all 8 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L26 AVL 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 L26 AVL find?
L26 AVL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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