BMW 420
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc
L3 CEXMOT history
L3 CEX is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 7 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 138,151 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 138,151 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,349 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 CEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 420
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 7 Dec 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 CEX was last recorded at 138,151 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 138,025 miles · 26 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 126 miles
- Average per year
- 12,349 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,151 miles
- 2025 – 128,031 miles
- 2024 – 117,696 miles
- 2023 – 100,829 miles
- 2022 – 85,734 miles
- 2021 – 73,180 miles
- 2020 – 66,806 miles
- 2019 – 51,409 miles
- 2018 – 36,182 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,151 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 4 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,151 miles (+126)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 138,151 miles
- Test number
- 831348853788
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail138,025 miles (+9,994)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,025 miles
- Test number
- 297789632832
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,031 miles (+10,335)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 128,031 miles
- Test number
- 118584014468
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,696 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 117,696 miles
- Test number
- 499593273946
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail117,696 miles (+16,867)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,696 miles
- Test number
- 301761706782
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass100,829 miles (+15,095)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 100,829 miles
- Test number
- 937965319183
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass85,734 miles (+12,554)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 85,734 miles
- Test number
- 274339864123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,180 miles (+6,374)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 73,180 miles
- Test number
- 429921929982
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass66,806 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 66,806 miles
- Test number
- 946542263847
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail66,804 miles (+15,395)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,804 miles
- Test number
- 969369322289
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,409 miles (+15,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 51,409 miles
- Test number
- 651530089986
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass36,182 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 36,182 miles
- Test number
- 762799104300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,180 miles1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,180 miles
- Test number
- 954048703053
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
Questions about L3 CEX
- Does L3 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 CEX is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 CEX?
- The MOT on L3 CEX is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 CEX done?
- L3 CEX was recorded at 138,151 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 12,349 miles a year.
- Has L3 CEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 CEX has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 CEX 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 CEX find?
- L3 CEX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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