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BMW 420

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L31 SPDMOT history

L31 SPD is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 31 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 128,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L31 SPD white BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
128,633 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 SPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 SPD was last recorded at 128,633 miles on 22 May 2026, 3,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,060 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,573 miles
Average per year
9,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,633 miles
  • 2025 – 125,060 miles
  • 2024 – 123,555 miles
  • 2023 – 105,659 miles
  • 2022 – 104,395 miles
  • 2021 – 96,082 miles
  • 2020 – 85,397 miles
  • 2019 – 69,246 miles
  • 2018 – 54,384 miles
  • 2017 – 47,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,633 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,633 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,633 miles
    Test number
    944032377074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,060 miles (+1,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    125,060 miles
    Test number
    347185242875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass123,555 miles (+17,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    123,555 miles
    Test number
    503926689316
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass105,659 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,659 miles
    Test number
    685383786442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,395 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    753960337850
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail104,395 miles (+8,313)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    865525061011
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass96,082 miles (+10,685)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,082 miles
    Test number
    830045111971
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass85,397 miles (+16,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,397 miles
    Test number
    568824598904
    • 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))
  9. Pass69,246 miles (+14,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,246 miles
    Test number
    704149036673
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass54,384 miles (+7,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    54,384 miles
    Test number
    933787416365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass47,201 miles (+7,423)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,201 miles
    Test number
    148219373426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,778 miles
    Test number
    157041775991
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Questions about L31 SPD

Does L31 SPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SPD is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 SPD?
The MOT on L31 SPD is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 SPD done?
L31 SPD was recorded at 128,633 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 9,473 miles a year.
Has L31 SPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 SPD has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L31 SPD 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 L31 SPD find?
L31 SPD passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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