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BMW 420

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc

LC18 FPZMOT history

LC18 FPZ is a black petrol BMW 420 first used on 30 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 49,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
49,260 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC18 FPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
30 Apr 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC18 FPZ was last recorded at 49,260 miles on 6 May 2026, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,128 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
5,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,260 miles
  • 2025 – 42,591 miles
  • 2024 – 37,282 miles
  • 2023 – 31,319 miles
  • 2022 – 25,535 miles
  • 2021 – 20,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,260 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,260 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    49,260 miles
    Test number
    949993673382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,128 miles (+6,537)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,128 miles
    Test number
    874106799090
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass42,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    698325602573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail42,591 miles (+5,309)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,591 miles
    Test number
    919162944830
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass37,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    37,282 miles
    Test number
    801720695246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail37,282 miles (+5,963)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,282 miles
    Test number
    838522986414
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass31,319 miles (+5,784)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    31,319 miles
    Test number
    503296354711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,535 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    25,535 miles
    Test number
    134357820407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    20,286 miles
    Test number
    200541321295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,286 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,286 miles
    Test number
    581595800324
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LC18 FPZ

Does LC18 FPZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC18 FPZ is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC18 FPZ?
The MOT on LC18 FPZ is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC18 FPZ done?
LC18 FPZ was recorded at 49,260 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,755 miles a year.
Has LC18 FPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC18 FPZ has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LC18 FPZ 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 LC18 FPZ find?
LC18 FPZ passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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