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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L29 WTDMOT history

L29 WTD is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 17 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 51,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,159 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 WTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 WTD was last recorded at 51,159 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,145 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,159 miles
  • 2025 – 43,424 miles
  • 2024 – 37,691 miles
  • 2023 – 34,910 miles
  • 2021 – 27,264 miles
  • 2019 – 20,488 miles
  • 2018 – 12,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,159 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres at wear bars (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,159 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,159 miles
    Test number
    102751001449
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres at wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail51,145 miles (+7,721)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,145 miles
    Test number
    311871605635
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres at wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass43,424 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,424 miles
    Test number
    783118428864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,423 miles (+4,270)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,423 miles
    Test number
    708961931349
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass39,153 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    39,153 miles
    Test number
    597694062187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,151 miles (+1,460)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,151 miles
    Test number
    340796319293
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass37,691 miles (+921)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    37,691 miles
    Test number
    156560879593
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail36,770 miles (+1,860)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,770 miles
    Test number
    924708810003
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass34,910 miles (+7,646)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    34,910 miles
    Test number
    842535957707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,264 miles (+6,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    27,264 miles
    Test number
    503579047064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass20,488 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,488 miles
    Test number
    973002311736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    12,845 miles
    Test number
    920796570030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 WTD

Does L29 WTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 WTD is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 WTD?
The MOT on L29 WTD is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 WTD done?
L29 WTD was recorded at 51,159 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,474 miles a year.
Has L29 WTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 WTD has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L29 WTD 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 WTD find?
L29 WTD passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres at wear bars; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall.

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