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BMW 420

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L3 LOTMOT history

L3 LOT is a black petrol BMW 420 first used on 9 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 65,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
65,786 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 LOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 LOT was last recorded at 65,786 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,781 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,786 miles
  • 2025 – 62,680 miles
  • 2024 – 59,960 miles
  • 2023 – 57,333 miles
  • 2022 – 54,701 miles
  • 2020 – 49,615 miles
  • 2019 – 46,079 miles
  • 2018 – 42,785 miles
  • 2017 – 34,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,786 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,786 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    65,786 miles
    Test number
    596635102706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,781 miles (+3,101)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,781 miles
    Test number
    376959857434
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass62,680 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    62,680 miles
    Test number
    813067492736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,960 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,960 miles
    Test number
    611568457988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,333 miles (+2,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    905733100521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass54,701 miles (+5,086)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,701 miles
    Test number
    295048346025
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass49,615 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,615 miles
    Test number
    605959348850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,079 miles (+3,294)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    46,079 miles
    Test number
    548684605035
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass42,785 miles (+8,028)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,785 miles
    Test number
    961495688110
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass34,757 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,757 miles
    Test number
    867873038659
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryHeavy wear to both front tyres on edges

  11. Fail34,757 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,757 miles
    Test number
    346277606278
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryHeavy wear to both front tyres on edges

Questions about L3 LOT

Does L3 LOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 LOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 LOT?
The MOT on L3 LOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 LOT done?
L3 LOT was recorded at 65,786 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,680 miles a year.
Has L3 LOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 LOT has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 LOT 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 LOT find?
L3 LOT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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