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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L29 MBXMOT history

L29 MBX is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 30 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 162,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
162,798 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 MBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 MBX was last recorded at 162,798 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 9,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,764 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,034 miles
Average per year
14,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,798 miles
  • 2025 – 153,764 miles
  • 2024 – 145,397 miles
  • 2023 – 134,732 miles
  • 2022 – 124,958 miles
  • 2021 – 114,210 miles
  • 2020 – 98,681 miles
  • 2018 – 79,662 miles
  • 2017 – 49,531 miles
  • 2016 – 28,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,798 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,798 miles (+9,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    162,798 miles
    Test number
    928206029048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass153,764 miles (+8,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,764 miles
    Test number
    412485792329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass145,397 miles (+10,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,397 miles
    Test number
    742973776848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass134,732 miles (+9,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,732 miles
    Test number
    524516520114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,958 miles (+10,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,958 miles
    Test number
    699803594227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass114,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,210 miles
    Test number
    854896264389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail114,210 miles (+15,529)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,210 miles
    Test number
    886386602335
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass98,681 miles (+19,019)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,681 miles
    Test number
    308595734578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,662 miles (+30,131)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    616528696588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,531 miles (+21,160)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,531 miles
    Test number
    996713933194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,371 miles
    Test number
    184634624365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 MBX

Does L29 MBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 MBX is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 MBX?
The MOT on L29 MBX is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 MBX done?
L29 MBX was recorded at 162,798 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 14,838 miles a year.
Has L29 MBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 MBX has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L29 MBX 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 MBX find?
L29 MBX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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