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BMW 428

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L27 OBYMOT history

L27 OBY is a grey petrol BMW 428 first used on 3 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 59,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L27 OBY grey BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
59,234 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 OBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
428
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 OBY was last recorded at 59,234 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,229 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,234 miles
  • 2025 – 51,048 miles
  • 2024 – 44,937 miles
  • 2023 – 40,453 miles
  • 2022 – 38,141 miles
  • 2021 – 36,980 miles
  • 2020 – 36,256 miles
  • 2018 – 31,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,234 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,234 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    59,234 miles
    Test number
    491575186435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail59,229 miles (+8,181)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,229 miles
    Test number
    696517823245
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass51,048 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    51,048 miles
    Test number
    530846996600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail51,039 miles (+6,102)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,039 miles
    Test number
    420570515609
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge bold and cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge bold and cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass44,937 miles (+4,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,937 miles
    Test number
    321016212220
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass40,453 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,453 miles
    Test number
    364648422775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,202 miles (+2,061)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,202 miles
    Test number
    551386077813
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass38,141 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    38,141 miles
    Test number
    856943080391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,980 miles (+724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    36,980 miles
    Test number
    913700896593
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm -255/35/19y rsc
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre 3mm and bald on edges- 225/40/19y rsc

  10. Pass36,256 miles (+4,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,256 miles
    Test number
    724046014338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass31,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,754 miles
    Test number
    284585510985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 OBY

Does L27 OBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 OBY is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 OBY?
The MOT on L27 OBY is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 OBY done?
L27 OBY was recorded at 59,234 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,677 miles a year.
Has L27 OBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 OBY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 OBY 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 OBY find?
L27 OBY passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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