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BMW 4 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L27 BSTMOT history

L27 BST is a black diesel BMW 4 Series first used on 9 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 81,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

L27 BST black BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,055 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 BST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
4 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 BST was last recorded at 81,055 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 13,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,626 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,429 miles
Average per year
7,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,055 miles
  • 2024 – 67,626 miles
  • 2023 – 59,295 miles
  • 2022 – 51,138 miles
  • 2021 – 50,071 miles
  • 2020 – 48,499 miles
  • 2019 – 39,761 miles
  • 2018 – 28,888 miles
  • 2017 – 18,418 miles
  • 2016 – 9,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,055 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,055 miles (+13,429)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,055 miles
    Test number
    230874676188
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass67,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,626 miles
    Test number
    398724911514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail67,626 miles (+8,331)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,626 miles
    Test number
    917319256364
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass59,295 miles (+8,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,295 miles
    Test number
    950989353890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass51,138 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    51,138 miles
    Test number
    332835963084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,071 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,071 miles
    Test number
    242784530058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,499 miles (+8,738)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,499 miles
    Test number
    819861001118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,761 miles (+10,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,761 miles
    Test number
    682305474153
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass28,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,888 miles
    Test number
    815626301347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail28,888 miles (+10,470)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,888 miles
    Test number
    594857742603
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass18,418 miles (+9,380)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    18,418 miles
    Test number
    165038133440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    9,038 miles
    Test number
    285391115386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 BST

Does L27 BST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 BST is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 BST?
The MOT on L27 BST is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 BST done?
L27 BST was recorded at 81,055 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 7,134 miles a year.
Has L27 BST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 BST has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L27 BST 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 BST find?
L27 BST passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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