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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L70 THRMOT history

L70 THR is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 23 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 90,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
90,789 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 THR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 THR was last recorded at 90,789 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 7,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,846 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,943 miles
Average per year
8,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,789 miles
  • 2024 – 82,846 miles
  • 2023 – 75,244 miles
  • 2022 – 66,230 miles
  • 2021 – 56,390 miles
  • 2020 – 50,062 miles
  • 2019 – 40,950 miles
  • 2018 – 33,866 miles
  • 2017 – 23,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,789 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryWashers poor

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,789 miles (+7,943)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,789 miles
    Test number
    630859107944
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWashers poor
  2. Pass82,846 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,846 miles
    Test number
    951871408463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,200 miles (+6,956)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,200 miles
    Test number
    481138327801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,244 miles
    Test number
    147662830515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Fail75,244 miles (+9,014)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,244 miles
    Test number
    497334371485
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front 225/40/19 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 255/35/19 rft
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass66,230 miles (+9,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,230 miles
    Test number
    290908101745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner and outer edges 225/40/19 rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted
  7. Pass56,390 miles (+6,328)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,390 miles
    Test number
    946374549117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,062 miles (+9,112)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,062 miles
    Test number
    259580985760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,950 miles (+7,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,950 miles
    Test number
    450810645458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,866 miles (+10,616)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,866 miles
    Test number
    355338145175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    23,250 miles
    Test number
    900628045165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 THR

Does L70 THR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 THR is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 THR?
The MOT on L70 THR is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 THR done?
L70 THR was recorded at 90,789 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 8,273 miles a year.
Has L70 THR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 THR has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 THR 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 L70 THR find?
L70 THR passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front; front exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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