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BMW 420

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L40 ARKMOT history

L40 ARK is a grey petrol BMW 420 first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 80,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
80,521 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ARK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ARK was last recorded at 80,521 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,458 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,063 miles
Average per year
6,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,521 miles
  • 2025 – 76,458 miles
  • 2024 – 71,221 miles
  • 2023 – 62,987 miles
  • 2022 – 57,400 miles
  • 2021 – 51,169 miles
  • 2020 – 47,689 miles
  • 2019 – 39,577 miles
  • 2018 – 29,655 miles
  • 2017 – 21,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,521 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 both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 18 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,521 miles (+4,063)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    80,521 miles
    Test number
    215370475235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,458 miles (+5,237)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,458 miles
    Test number
    161574386289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,221 miles (+192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,221 miles
    Test number
    816124101509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail71,029 miles (+8,042)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,029 miles
    Test number
    524066201697
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,987 miles (+5,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,987 miles
    Test number
    461868922994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,400 miles (+6,231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,400 miles
    Test number
    847571948999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing edges

  7. Pass51,169 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    51,169 miles
    Test number
    299327451141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,689 miles (+8,112)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,689 miles
    Test number
    129530458056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,577 miles (+9,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,577 miles
    Test number
    795925024533
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads on limit

  10. Pass29,655 miles (+8,200)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    29,655 miles
    Test number
    823459704651
    • DangerousO/S/F tyre tread on limit on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

  11. Pass21,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    21,455 miles
    Test number
    994035973193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 ARK

Does L40 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ARK is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 ARK?
The MOT on L40 ARK is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 ARK done?
L40 ARK was recorded at 80,521 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,436 miles a year.
Has L40 ARK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ARK has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 ARK 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 ARK find?
L40 ARK passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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