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BMW 420

Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

L26 SSGMOT history

L26 SSG is a silver diesel BMW 420 first used on 26 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 95,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,242 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 SSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
26 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 SSG was last recorded at 95,242 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,242 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,242 miles
  • 2025 – 84,509 miles
  • 2024 – 65,024 miles
  • 2023 – 55,107 miles
  • 2022 – 45,137 miles
  • 2021 – 40,084 miles
  • 2020 – 34,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,242 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not workingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp top mounting bracket brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad sensor wire brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 23 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,242 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,242 miles
    Test number
    613781529255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp top mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken

  2. Fail95,242 miles (+10,733)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,242 miles
    Test number
    163157944974
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp top mounting bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad sensor wire broken

  3. Pass84,509 miles (+19,485)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,509 miles
    Test number
    300419730236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp top mount broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread bald and slight damage to both tyre walls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear wire broken

  4. Pass65,024 miles (+9,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,024 miles
    Test number
    394112797014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass55,107 miles (+9,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,107 miles
    Test number
    994899017725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass45,137 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,137 miles
    Test number
    976257082763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,084 miles (+5,254)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,084 miles
    Test number
    351130916148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,830 miles
    Test number
    956584381434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,830 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,830 miles
    Test number
    607964209302
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L26 SSG

Does L26 SSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 SSG is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 SSG?
The MOT on L26 SSG is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 SSG done?
L26 SSG was recorded at 95,242 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 10,311 miles a year.
Has L26 SSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 SSG has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 SSG 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 SSG find?
L26 SSG passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front fog lamp not working; nearside front headlamp top mounting bracket broken, and 1 more.

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