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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L40 STPMOT history

L40 STP is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 18 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 91,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
91,337 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 STP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
18 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 STP was last recorded at 91,337 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,328 miles · 6 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
8,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,337 miles
  • 2024 – 79,937 miles
  • 2023 – 69,320 miles
  • 2022 – 59,301 miles
  • 2021 – 48,179 miles
  • 2020 – 38,784 miles
  • 2019 – 32,332 miles
  • 2018 – 28,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,337 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,337 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    91,337 miles
    Test number
    691682268167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,328 miles (+11,391)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,328 miles
    Test number
    604821799956
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass79,937 miles (+10,617)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,937 miles
    Test number
    700410115274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,320 miles (+10,019)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,320 miles
    Test number
    871854877713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,301 miles (+11,122)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    272639885093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,179 miles (+8,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,179 miles
    Test number
    363256892048
    • 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))
  7. Pass40,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,129 miles
    Test number
    114401956483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,129 miles (+1,345)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,129 miles
    Test number
    481556762183
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  9. Pass38,784 miles (+6,452)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    38,784 miles
    Test number
    171430470452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,332 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    32,332 miles
    Test number
    745385824462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    28,072 miles
    Test number
    881515413879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 STP

Does L40 STP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 STP is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 STP?
The MOT on L40 STP is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 STP done?
L40 STP was recorded at 91,337 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,486 miles a year.
Has L40 STP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 STP has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 STP 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 STP find?
L40 STP passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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