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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

L30 SWBMOT history

L30 SWB is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 29 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 45,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
45,313 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 SWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
29 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 SWB was last recorded at 45,313 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 5,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,865 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,448 miles
Average per year
4,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,313 miles
  • 2025 – 39,865 miles
  • 2024 – 35,064 miles
  • 2023 – 33,547 miles
  • 2022 – 26,874 miles
  • 2021 – 20,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,313 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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 Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 8 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,313 miles (+5,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    45,313 miles
    Test number
    487667445403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  2. Pass39,865 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    39,865 miles
    Test number
    134772385064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,064 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    35,064 miles
    Test number
    927794312925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,547 miles (+6,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    33,547 miles
    Test number
    736859172888
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
  5. Pass26,874 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    26,874 miles
    Test number
    324563665653
    • AdvisorySill trims fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass26,850 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    26,850 miles
    Test number
    209739372697
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail26,849 miles (+6,507)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,849 miles
    Test number
    521665375299
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass20,342 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    20,342 miles
    Test number
    545879547022
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Questions about L30 SWB

Does L30 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 SWB is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 SWB?
The MOT on L30 SWB is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 SWB done?
L30 SWB was recorded at 45,313 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 4,726 miles a year.
Has L30 SWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 SWB has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L30 SWB 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 L30 SWB find?
L30 SWB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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