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BMW 420

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

L5 EYJMOT history

L5 EYJ is a white petrol BMW 420 first used on 12 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 78,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,911 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EYJ was last recorded at 78,911 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,946 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,965 miles
Average per year
7,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,911 miles
  • 2025 – 76,946 miles
  • 2024 – 69,807 miles
  • 2023 – 56,748 miles
  • 2022 – 42,494 miles
  • 2021 – 29,883 miles
  • 2020 – 25,102 miles
  • 2019 – 21,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,911 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on the centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 7 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,911 miles (+1,965)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,911 miles
    Test number
    387288869131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,946 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,946 miles
    Test number
    453420979230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,807 miles (+13,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,807 miles
    Test number
    251976216874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass56,748 miles (+14,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,748 miles
    Test number
    629309665734
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear to inner edge of o/s/r tyre very close to cord being exposed (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass42,494 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    42,494 miles
    Test number
    864318542207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on the centre (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail42,471 miles (+12,588)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,471 miles
    Test number
    770366073032
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on the centre (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass29,883 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    29,883 miles
    Test number
    822596924478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,102 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,102 miles
    Test number
    848716700227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,886 miles
    Test number
    718857201078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 EYJ

Does L5 EYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EYJ is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 EYJ?
The MOT on L5 EYJ is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 EYJ done?
L5 EYJ was recorded at 78,911 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,649 miles a year.
Has L5 EYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EYJ has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 EYJ 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 L5 EYJ find?
L5 EYJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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