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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L40 AJOMOT history

L40 AJO is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 27 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 81,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
81,799 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AJO was last recorded at 81,799 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 11,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,426 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,373 miles
Average per year
8,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,799 miles
  • 2024 – 70,426 miles
  • 2023 – 58,059 miles
  • 2022 – 50,890 miles
  • 2021 – 44,448 miles
  • 2020 – 36,537 miles
  • 2019 – 28,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,799 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 21 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,799 miles (+11,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    81,799 miles
    Test number
    311785364987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass70,426 miles (+12,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,426 miles
    Test number
    156936254155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass58,059 miles (+7,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,059 miles
    Test number
    787900385803
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass50,890 miles (+6,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,890 miles
    Test number
    648857523888
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass44,448 miles (+7,911)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,448 miles
    Test number
    126157017361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,537 miles (+7,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,537 miles
    Test number
    996896512957
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass28,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,538 miles
    Test number
    626249686160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 AJO

Does L40 AJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AJO is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 AJO?
The MOT on L40 AJO is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 AJO done?
L40 AJO was recorded at 81,799 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,704 miles a year.
Has L40 AJO ever failed its MOT?
No. L40 AJO has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L40 AJO 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 L40 AJO find?
L40 AJO passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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