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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L27 TOBMOT history

L27 TOB is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 16 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 76,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,585 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 TOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 TOB was last recorded at 76,585 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 8,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,868 miles · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,717 miles
Average per year
8,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,585 miles
  • 2024 – 67,868 miles
  • 2023 – 59,783 miles
  • 2022 – 51,303 miles
  • 2021 – 40,879 miles
  • 2020 – 32,894 miles
  • 2019 – 22,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,585 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,585 miles (+8,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,585 miles
    Test number
    463645395416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass67,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    67,868 miles
    Test number
    877419774264
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail67,865 miles (+8,082)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,865 miles
    Test number
    115649176909
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass59,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,783 miles
    Test number
    224076837489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail59,783 miles (+8,480)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,783 miles
    Test number
    181717691131
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass51,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    51,303 miles
    Test number
    761943179612
    • AdvisoryF/N/S TYRE WORN INNER EDGE NEAR THROUGH TO CORDS

  7. Fail51,303 miles (+10,424)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,303 miles
    Test number
    781643094145
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN
    • AdvisoryF/N/S TYRE WORN INNER EDGE NEAR THROUGH TO CORDS

  8. Pass40,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    40,879 miles
    Test number
    764116406759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,879 miles (+7,985)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,879 miles
    Test number
    810478455927
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass32,894 miles (+10,021)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    32,894 miles
    Test number
    646502335860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,873 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,873 miles
    Test number
    610898604077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail22,873 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,873 miles
    Test number
    263329485646
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

Questions about L27 TOB

Does L27 TOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 TOB is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L27 TOB?
The MOT on L27 TOB is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 TOB done?
L27 TOB was recorded at 76,585 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 8,229 miles a year.
Has L27 TOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 TOB has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L27 TOB 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 TOB find?
L27 TOB passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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