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BMW 420

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

LA51 MCDMOT history

LA51 MCD is a white petrol BMW 420 first used on 4 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 83,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LA51 MCD white BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,648 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 MCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 MCD was last recorded at 83,648 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 5,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,333 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,315 miles
Average per year
7,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,648 miles
  • 2025 – 78,333 miles
  • 2024 – 67,603 miles
  • 2023 – 58,616 miles
  • 2022 – 58,458 miles
  • 2021 – 50,388 miles
  • 2020 – 42,171 miles
  • 2019 – 36,169 miles
  • 2018 – 27,079 miles
  • 2017 – 19,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,648 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,648 miles (+5,315)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,648 miles
    Test number
    661189193989
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,333 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    296324628587
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail78,317 miles (+10,714)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,317 miles
    Test number
    201592784178
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass67,603 miles (+8,987)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,603 miles
    Test number
    220319074730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,616 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,616 miles
    Test number
    103335508468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,458 miles (+8,070)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,458 miles
    Test number
    243210107282
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass50,388 miles (+8,217)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    50,388 miles
    Test number
    402645573659
    • MinorNearside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure Brake disc back plate loose (1.1.19 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Additional braking device mounting insecure Brake disc back plate loose (1.1.19 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass42,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,171 miles
    Test number
    149736799836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail42,171 miles (+6,002)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,171 miles
    Test number
    763118249502
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass36,169 miles (+9,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    36,169 miles
    Test number
    883816335434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass27,079 miles (+7,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,079 miles
    Test number
    686809235559
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads close to legal limit

  12. Pass19,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    19,904 miles
    Test number
    299974200187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 MCD

Does LA51 MCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 MCD is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 MCD?
The MOT on LA51 MCD is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 MCD done?
LA51 MCD was recorded at 83,648 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 7,107 miles a year.
Has LA51 MCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 MCD has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 MCD 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 LA51 MCD find?
LA51 MCD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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