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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L26 SEFMOT history

L26 SEF is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 10 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 84,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,380 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 SEF
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
10 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 SEF was last recorded at 84,380 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 3,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,758 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,622 miles
Average per year
5,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,380 miles
  • 2025 – 80,758 miles
  • 2024 – 76,728 miles
  • 2023 – 71,367 miles
  • 2022 – 66,625 miles
  • 2021 – 63,154 miles
  • 2020 – 55,266 miles
  • 2019 – 51,463 miles
  • 2018 – 47,582 miles
  • 2017 – 40,224 miles
  • 2016 – 32,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,380 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,380 miles (+3,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,380 miles
    Test number
    818549236954
    • 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))

  2. Pass80,758 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,758 miles
    Test number
    800387763837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,728 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    76,728 miles
    Test number
    660694217616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,367 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,367 miles
    Test number
    676748160447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,299 miles (+4,674)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    935627505336
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass66,625 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,625 miles
    Test number
    962768746627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,154 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,154 miles
    Test number
    962703171354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,266 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,266 miles
    Test number
    150698162013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,463 miles (+3,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,463 miles
    Test number
    830966861302
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass47,582 miles (+7,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,582 miles
    Test number
    177488764893
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass40,224 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,224 miles
    Test number
    307329135614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,413 miles
    Test number
    838526692238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 SEF

Does L26 SEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 SEF is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 SEF?
The MOT on L26 SEF is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 SEF done?
L26 SEF was recorded at 84,380 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,722 miles a year.
Has L26 SEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 SEF has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 SEF 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 SEF find?
L26 SEF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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