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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L5 EYTMOT history

L5 EYT is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 16 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 177,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
177,279 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EYT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EYT was last recorded at 177,279 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 10,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,572 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,707 miles
Average per year
14,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,279 miles
  • 2024 – 166,572 miles
  • 2023 – 152,580 miles
  • 2022 – 137,617 miles
  • 2021 – 125,466 miles
  • 2020 – 119,021 miles
  • 2019 – 101,566 miles
  • 2018 – 80,646 miles
  • 2017 – 52,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,279 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to warning wire

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,279 miles (+10,707)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    177,279 miles
    Test number
    425091864818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,572 miles
    Test number
    206577201471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail166,572 miles (+13,992)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,572 miles
    Test number
    684172967840
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass152,580 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,580 miles
    Test number
    882034164736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail152,573 miles (+14,956)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,573 miles
    Test number
    638417822267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass137,617 miles (+12,151)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,617 miles
    Test number
    808345305442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,466 miles (+6,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,466 miles
    Test number
    294869785725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,021 miles (+17,455)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,021 miles
    Test number
    475489465149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,566 miles (+20,920)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,566 miles
    Test number
    417392111760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    842682428460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,646 miles (+28,427)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,646 miles
    Test number
    459503302081
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central exhaust box split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative no water in system (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water in system (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass52,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,219 miles
    Test number
    205485854937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 EYT

Does L5 EYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EYT is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 EYT?
The MOT on L5 EYT is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 EYT done?
L5 EYT was recorded at 177,279 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 14,566 miles a year.
Has L5 EYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EYT has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 EYT 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 EYT find?
L5 EYT passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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