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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L55 ERYMOT history

L55 ERY is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 5 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 93,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

L55 ERY blue BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,602 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 ERY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
5 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 ERY was last recorded at 93,602 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 9,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,262 miles · 30 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,340 miles
Average per year
7,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,602 miles
  • 2025 – 84,262 miles
  • 2024 – 78,603 miles
  • 2023 – 68,177 miles
  • 2022 – 62,769 miles
  • 2021 – 56,534 miles
  • 2020 – 52,956 miles
  • 2019 – 48,116 miles
  • 2018 – 27,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,602 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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.

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,602 miles (+9,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,602 miles
    Test number
    148984322849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass84,262 miles (+5,659)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,262 miles
    Test number
    910411350215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,603 miles (+10,426)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,603 miles
    Test number
    288021954643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,177 miles
    Test number
    342030497686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread area. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread area + nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail68,177 miles (+5,408)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,177 miles
    Test number
    235683714175
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread area. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread area + nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass62,769 miles (+6,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,769 miles
    Test number
    822917447228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass56,534 miles (+3,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,534 miles
    Test number
    851620753483
    • AdvisoryBelly panels fitted - Unable to fully inspect all components/ areas.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disks - Inner faces, corrosion.

  8. Pass52,956 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,956 miles
    Test number
    700101474046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,116 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,116 miles
    Test number
    999356690431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,056 miles (+20,255)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,056 miles
    Test number
    565796981811
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass27,801 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,801 miles
    Test number
    681319936497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres - inner edge wear.

  12. Fail27,801 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,801 miles
    Test number
    183054615395
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres - inner edge wear.

Questions about L55 ERY

Does L55 ERY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 ERY is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 ERY?
The MOT on L55 ERY is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 ERY done?
L55 ERY was recorded at 93,602 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 7,760 miles a year.
Has L55 ERY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 ERY has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 ERY 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 L55 ERY find?
L55 ERY passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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