BMW 420
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
L4 MNOMOT history
L4 MNO is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 7 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 156,964 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 156,964 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 5 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,048 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 MNO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 420
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 7 Nov 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 MNO was last recorded at 156,964 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 9,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,488 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,476 miles
- Average per year
- 11,048 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,964 miles
- 2025 – 147,488 miles
- 2024 – 135,994 miles
- 2023 – 127,438 miles
- 2017 – 60,885 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
8 tests since 30 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,964 miles (+9,476)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 156,964 miles
- Test number
- 162526154334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,488 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 147,488 miles
- Test number
- 372342189498
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail147,488 miles (+11,494)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,488 miles
- Test number
- 219416075731
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass135,994 miles (+8,556)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 135,994 miles
- Test number
- 186178097548
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal minimum 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 127,438 miles
- Test number
- 379872981934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,438 miles (+66,553)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,438 miles
- Test number
- 686363936585
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass60,885 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 60,885 miles
- Test number
- 752608694126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,803 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,803 miles
- Test number
- 301516464806
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L4 MNO
- Does L4 MNO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 MNO is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 MNO?
- The MOT on L4 MNO is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 MNO done?
- L4 MNO was recorded at 156,964 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 11,048 miles a year.
- Has L4 MNO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 MNO has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L4 MNO 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 MNO find?
- L4 MNO passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s.
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