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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L4 HWKMOT history

L4 HWK is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 29 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 135,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L4 HWK black BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,534 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 HWK
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
29 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 HWK was last recorded at 135,534 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 5,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,438 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,096 miles
Average per year
13,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,534 miles
  • 2025 – 130,438 miles
  • 2024 – 127,371 miles
  • 2023 – 114,052 miles
  • 2021 – 93,413 miles
  • 2020 – 65,460 miles
  • 2019 – 46,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,534 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 3 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,534 miles
    Test number
    978048471831
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail135,523 miles (+5,085)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,523 miles
    Test number
    143199587940
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass130,438 miles (+3,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,438 miles
    Test number
    467351136828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass127,371 miles (+13,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,371 miles
    Test number
    175791537380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass114,052 miles (+20,639)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,052 miles
    Test number
    395256605245
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass93,413 miles (+27,953)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,413 miles
    Test number
    229729867820
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,460 miles (+19,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,460 miles
    Test number
    839111567863
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass46,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,308 miles
    Test number
    908452073664
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

Questions about L4 HWK

Does L4 HWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 HWK is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 HWK?
The MOT on L4 HWK is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 HWK done?
L4 HWK was recorded at 135,534 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 13,780 miles a year.
Has L4 HWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 HWK has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 HWK 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 L4 HWK find?
L4 HWK passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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