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BMW 420

Silver · Petrol · 2015 · 1,997 cc

L55 LMXMOT history

L55 LMX is a silver petrol BMW 420 first used on 16 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 148,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

L55 LMX silver BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
148,301 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
16 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 LMX was last recorded at 148,301 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 6,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,957 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,344 miles
Average per year
15,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,301 miles
  • 2025 – 141,957 miles
  • 2024 – 127,600 miles
  • 2023 – 114,328 miles
  • 2022 – 98,662 miles
  • 2021 – 79,582 miles
  • 2020 – 65,545 miles
  • 2019 – 45,320 miles
  • 2018 – 24,640 miles
  • 2017 – 16,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,301 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.5mm on inside edge--225/40RF19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 255 35 19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    148,301 miles
    Test number
    202240642743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail148,301 miles (+6,344)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,301 miles
    Test number
    703709657943
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass141,957 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,957 miles
    Test number
    715577860435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.5mm on inside edge--225/40RF19 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail141,916 miles (+14,316)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,916 miles
    Test number
    394728832226
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.5mm on inside edge--225/40RF19 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass127,600 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,600 miles
    Test number
    793233638833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Fail127,590 miles (+13,262)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,590 miles
    Test number
    882344545115
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also heavily worn on inside edge 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass114,328 miles (+301)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,328 miles
    Test number
    530606763792
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail114,027 miles (+15,365)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,027 miles
    Test number
    753503642791
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass98,662 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,662 miles
    Test number
    110056724525
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail98,655 miles (+19,073)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,655 miles
    Test number
    961379745689
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall--225/40RF19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall--225/40RF19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass79,582 miles (+14,037)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    391046691043
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone "B" obscured by rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass65,545 miles (+20,225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,545 miles
    Test number
    696253257418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,320 miles (+20,680)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,320 miles
    Test number
    457575878835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    24,640 miles
    Test number
    587972143671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,640 miles (+8,027)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,640 miles
    Test number
    907830966653
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  16. Pass16,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    16,613 miles
    Test number
    300085903408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 LMX

Does L55 LMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 LMX is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 LMX?
The MOT on L55 LMX is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 LMX done?
L55 LMX was recorded at 148,301 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 15,088 miles a year.
Has L55 LMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LMX has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 LMX 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 LMX find?
L55 LMX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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