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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L55 WNYMOT history

L55 WNY is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 14 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 98,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,482 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 WNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 WNY was last recorded at 98,482 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 7,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,872 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,610 miles
Average per year
5,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,482 miles
  • 2025 – 90,872 miles
  • 2024 – 80,424 miles
  • 2023 – 75,263 miles
  • 2022 – 72,895 miles
  • 2020 – 67,950 miles
  • 2019 – 56,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,482 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • ALL TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 25 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,482 miles (+7,610)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    324650512853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,872 miles (+10,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,872 miles
    Test number
    856011171884
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass80,424 miles (+1,966)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    186220359501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
  4. Pass78,458 miles (+3,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,458 miles
    Test number
    381165066509
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES CRACKING WITHIN TREAD
  5. Pass75,263 miles (+2,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    75,263 miles
    Test number
    706169206087
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD
  6. Pass72,895 miles (+4,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,895 miles
    Test number
    248044897253
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking in tread
  7. Pass67,950 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,950 miles
    Test number
    950951469051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail67,950 miles (+11,149)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,950 miles
    Test number
    387477308373
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass56,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,801 miles
    Test number
    149883450024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 WNY

Does L55 WNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 WNY is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 WNY?
The MOT on L55 WNY is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 WNY done?
L55 WNY was recorded at 98,482 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,708 miles a year.
Has L55 WNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 WNY has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L55 WNY 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 WNY find?
L55 WNY passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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