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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L26 CBNMOT history

L26 CBN is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 30 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 82,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,693 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 CBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 CBN was last recorded at 82,693 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 11,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2023: 43,994 miles, lower than 61,158 miles on 11 May 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,290 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
11,403 miles
Average per year
8,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,693 miles
  • 2025 – 71,290 miles
  • 2024 – 58,887 miles
  • 2023 – 43,994 miles
  • 2022 – 61,158 miles
  • 2021 – 36,695 miles
  • 2020 – 34,136 miles
  • 2019 – 29,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,693 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,693 miles (+11,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,693 miles
    Test number
    305934116934
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass71,290 miles (+12,403)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,290 miles
    Test number
    240146663817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,887 miles (+14,893)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,887 miles
    Test number
    217286444174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,994 miles (-17,164)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    597228931305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,158 miles (+24,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,158 miles
    Test number
    335711052193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass36,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    36,695 miles
    Test number
    614394183601
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  7. Fail36,695 miles (+2,559)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,695 miles
    Test number
    133725541072
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  8. Pass34,136 miles (+5,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,136 miles
    Test number
    105468959913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass29,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    725928482092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 CBN

Does L26 CBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 CBN is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 CBN?
The MOT on L26 CBN is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 CBN done?
L26 CBN was recorded at 82,693 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 8,046 miles a year.
Has L26 CBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 CBN has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L26 CBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L26 CBN find?
L26 CBN passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear..

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