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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L3 BLAMOT history

L3 BLA is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 16 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 61,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,707 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
9 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BLA was last recorded at 61,707 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 6,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,331 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,376 miles
Average per year
5,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,707 miles
  • 2025 – 55,331 miles
  • 2024 – 50,309 miles
  • 2023 – 44,669 miles
  • 2022 – 38,672 miles
  • 2021 – 33,559 miles
  • 2020 – 31,819 miles
  • 2019 – 24,690 miles
  • 2018 – 17,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,707 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 20 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,707 miles (+6,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,707 miles
    Test number
    699594272953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass55,331 miles (+5,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,331 miles
    Test number
    640853090096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass50,309 miles (+5,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    50,309 miles
    Test number
    494765522176
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass44,669 miles (+5,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    44,669 miles
    Test number
    654887397638
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass38,672 miles (+5,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,672 miles
    Test number
    456097942101
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner pad close to wear wire

  6. Pass33,559 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,559 miles
    Test number
    167453936738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,819 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    31,819 miles
    Test number
    532691235066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,690 miles (+6,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,690 miles
    Test number
    617321263766
    • 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 225/45r18 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass17,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    17,980 miles
    Test number
    365298096864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 BLA

Does L3 BLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BLA is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 BLA?
The MOT on L3 BLA is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BLA done?
L3 BLA was recorded at 61,707 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 5,431 miles a year.
Has L3 BLA ever failed its MOT?
No. L3 BLA has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L3 BLA 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 L3 BLA find?
L3 BLA passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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