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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

L2 PHMMOT history

L2 PHM is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 30 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 49,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,035 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 PHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 PHM was last recorded at 49,035 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 3,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,070 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,965 miles
Average per year
4,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,035 miles
  • 2025 – 45,070 miles
  • 2024 – 40,399 miles
  • 2023 – 33,477 miles
  • 2022 – 30,926 miles
  • 2021 – 27,494 miles
  • 2020 – 24,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryTpms light on

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 Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 8 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,035 miles
    Test number
    921487986873
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  2. Fail49,035 miles (+3,965)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,035 miles
    Test number
    518295752293
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  3. Pass45,070 miles (+4,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    45,070 miles
    Test number
    138908395439
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Pass40,399 miles (+6,922)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,399 miles
    Test number
    787620586803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,477 miles (+2,551)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    33,477 miles
    Test number
    723723761969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass30,926 miles (+3,432)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    30,926 miles
    Test number
    275993952285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass27,494 miles (+2,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    27,494 miles
    Test number
    672831734900
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded pads low
    • AdvisoryO\s\r tyre 3mm 255/35r19
    • AdvisoryTwo front tyres worn inner/outer edges 225/40r19

  8. Pass24,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    24,818 miles
    Test number
    631274320633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 PHM

Does L2 PHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 PHM is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 PHM?
The MOT on L2 PHM is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 PHM done?
L2 PHM was recorded at 49,035 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,035 miles a year.
Has L2 PHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 PHM has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 PHM 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 L2 PHM find?
L2 PHM passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: tpms light on.

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