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BMW 420

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L7 NOVMOT history

L7 NOV is a grey petrol BMW 420 first used on 17 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 93,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,338 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 NOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
17 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 NOV was last recorded at 93,338 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 9,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,065 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,273 miles
Average per year
8,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,338 miles
  • 2025 – 84,065 miles
  • 2024 – 73,182 miles
  • 2023 – 63,079 miles
  • 2022 – 55,489 miles
  • 2021 – 48,497 miles
  • 2019 – 36,816 miles
  • 2018 – 28,756 miles
  • 2017 – 22,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,338 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades juddering/smearing across screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,338 miles (+9,273)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,338 miles
    Test number
    617817047962
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass84,065 miles (+10,883)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,065 miles
    Test number
    732941509208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,182 miles (+114)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    73,182 miles
    Test number
    908612878256
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both blades juddering/smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle/flat spot outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail73,068 miles (+9,989)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,068 miles
    Test number
    835305885814
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Outer rim badly damaged and distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Very weak operation (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm bush very worn and split, excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Very weak operation (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Brake reaction arm bush very worn and split, excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both blades juddering/smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass63,079 miles (+7,590)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,079 miles
    Test number
    777032791986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,489 miles (+6,992)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,489 miles
    Test number
    118098309997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,497 miles (+11,681)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    48,497 miles
    Test number
    565820190231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,816 miles (+8,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,816 miles
    Test number
    204363866185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass28,756 miles (+6,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    28,756 miles
    Test number
    751801544845
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre worn on outer edge
  10. Pass22,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    22,213 miles
    Test number
    478467939144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

Questions about L7 NOV

Does L7 NOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 NOV is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 NOV?
The MOT on L7 NOV is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 NOV done?
L7 NOV was recorded at 93,338 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 8,631 miles a year.
Has L7 NOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 NOV has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 NOV 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 L7 NOV find?
L7 NOV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge almost to cords.

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