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BMW 420

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L29 CDRMOT history

L29 CDR is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 21 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 100,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,383 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 CDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 CDR was last recorded at 100,383 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 10,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,528 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,855 miles
Average per year
8,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,383 miles
  • 2025 – 89,528 miles
  • 2023 – 71,663 miles
  • 2022 – 62,707 miles
  • 2021 – 53,436 miles
  • 2020 – 49,355 miles
  • 2019 – 36,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,383 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,383 miles (+10,855)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,383 miles
    Test number
    275037122937
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass89,528 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,528 miles
    Test number
    222980441554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,267 miles
    Test number
    898002260588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail84,267 miles (+12,604)3 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,267 miles
    Test number
    234961854406
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,663 miles (+8,956)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    172229331981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,707 miles (+9,271)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,707 miles
    Test number
    254255312007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,436 miles
    Test number
    966925048063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,436 miles (+4,081)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,436 miles
    Test number
    279468314631
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass49,355 miles (+13,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,355 miles
    Test number
    274755708106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Pass36,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,311 miles
    Test number
    190453336958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 CDR

Does L29 CDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 CDR is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 CDR?
The MOT on L29 CDR is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 CDR done?
L29 CDR was recorded at 100,383 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 8,597 miles a year.
Has L29 CDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 CDR has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 CDR 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 L29 CDR find?
L29 CDR passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear inner nail in tyre; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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