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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L27 BKWMOT history

L27 BKW is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 23 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 71,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,483 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 BKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 BKW was last recorded at 71,483 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,773 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,710 miles
Average per year
6,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,483 miles
  • 2025 – 67,773 miles
  • 2024 – 60,973 miles
  • 2023 – 51,594 miles
  • 2022 – 42,188 miles
  • 2021 – 38,407 miles
  • 2020 – 32,782 miles
  • 2019 – 25,444 miles
  • 2018 – 19,528 miles
  • 2017 – 14,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,483 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,483 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,483 miles
    Test number
    754285684351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,773 miles (+6,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,773 miles
    Test number
    597873114366
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld repair (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass60,973 miles (+9,379)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,973 miles
    Test number
    414237396414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,594 miles (+9,406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,594 miles
    Test number
    630787211090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass42,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,188 miles
    Test number
    907684619150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,188 miles (+3,781)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,188 miles
    Test number
    165570451075
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front + rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  7. Pass38,407 miles (+5,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,407 miles
    Test number
    375783995031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass32,782 miles (+7,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,782 miles
    Test number
    933270798422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass25,444 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,444 miles
    Test number
    827879411218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,528 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    19,528 miles
    Test number
    153433960042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    14,736 miles
    Test number
    772051255006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 BKW

Does L27 BKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 BKW is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 BKW?
The MOT on L27 BKW is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 BKW done?
L27 BKW was recorded at 71,483 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,266 miles a year.
Has L27 BKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 BKW has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L27 BKW 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 L27 BKW find?
L27 BKW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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