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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L55 GEWMOT history

L55 GEW is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 28 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 88,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L55 GEW blue BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,986 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 GEW
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
28 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 GEW was last recorded at 88,986 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 10,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,112 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,874 miles
Average per year
7,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,986 miles
  • 2025 – 78,112 miles
  • 2024 – 67,064 miles
  • 2023 – 62,872 miles
  • 2022 – 57,891 miles
  • 2021 – 51,845 miles
  • 2020 – 44,957 miles
  • 2019 – 33,402 miles
  • 2018 – 28,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,986 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail also in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,986 miles (+10,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,986 miles
    Test number
    273490516234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail also in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass78,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,112 miles
    Test number
    903979455991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail78,112 miles (+11,048)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,112 miles
    Test number
    952627036923
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass67,064 miles (+4,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,064 miles
    Test number
    597418878298
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion lip on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,872 miles (+4,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,872 miles
    Test number
    962134047213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater poor
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass57,891 miles (+6,046)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,891 miles
    Test number
    734822850506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,845 miles (+6,888)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,845 miles
    Test number
    591373646345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,957 miles (+11,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,957 miles
    Test number
    761707945406
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  9. Pass33,402 miles (+4,946)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,402 miles
    Test number
    939175665469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,456 miles
    Test number
    156866035996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 GEW

Does L55 GEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 GEW is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 GEW?
The MOT on L55 GEW is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 GEW done?
L55 GEW was recorded at 88,986 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,553 miles a year.
Has L55 GEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 GEW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 GEW 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 GEW find?
L55 GEW passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail also in tyre; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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