
BMW 420
White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
L29 DBYMOT history
L29 DBY is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 29 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 104,791 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 104,791 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,885 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 DBY
- 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
- 29 Jun 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 DBY was last recorded at 104,791 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 5,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,197 miles · 15 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,594 miles
- Average per year
- 9,885 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,791 miles
- 2025 – 99,197 miles
- 2024 – 91,792 miles
- 2023 – 84,303 miles
- 2022 – 74,137 miles
- 2021 – 60,391 miles
- 2020 – 47,985 miles
- 2019 – 35,673 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
11 tests since 19 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 104,791 miles
- Test number
- 772823577554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,791 miles (+5,594)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,791 miles
- Test number
- 131073304754
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,197 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 99,197 miles
- Test number
- 969796605867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,195 miles (+7,403)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,195 miles
- Test number
- 645117178158
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 91,792 miles
- Test number
- 264078446759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,792 miles (+7,489)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,792 miles
- Test number
- 296132674271
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.14 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Pass84,303 miles (+10,166)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 84,303 miles
- Test number
- 932550896861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,137 miles (+13,746)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 74,137 miles
- Test number
- 335161228427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,391 miles (+12,406)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 60,391 miles
- Test number
- 131320863348
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass47,985 miles (+12,312)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 47,985 miles
- Test number
- 747167032021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,673 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 35,673 miles
- Test number
- 453332513456
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Questions about L29 DBY
- Does L29 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 DBY is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 DBY?
- The MOT on L29 DBY is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 DBY done?
- L29 DBY was recorded at 104,791 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 9,885 miles a year.
- Has L29 DBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 DBY has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L29 DBY 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 DBY find?
- L29 DBY passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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