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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LM16 YVFMOT history

LM16 YVF is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 20 Jul 2016. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 226,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LM16 YVF grey BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2025
Mileage
226,828 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
26,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 YVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
20 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM16 YVF was last recorded at 226,828 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 38,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,675 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
38,153 miles
Average per year
26,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,828 miles
  • 2024 – 188,675 miles
  • 2023 – 161,624 miles
  • 2022 – 125,634 miles
  • 2021 – 93,082 miles
  • 2020 – 63,359 miles
  • 2019 – 50,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail226,828 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 8 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail226,828 miles (+38,153)2 dangerous10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,828 miles
    Test number
    573248214558
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass188,675 miles (+27,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    188,675 miles
    Test number
    439419041689
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass161,624 miles (+35,990)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,624 miles
    Test number
    347837908285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,634 miles (+32,552)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    125,634 miles
    Test number
    903323246992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,082 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    255525091468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,858 miles (+29,499)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,858 miles
    Test number
    212631901711
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative rubber valve fitted possible sensor missing (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass63,359 miles (+12,637)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,359 miles
    Test number
    748910692495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    115575033280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM16 YVF

Does LM16 YVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM16 YVF expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM16 YVF?
The MOT on LM16 YVF expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM16 YVF done?
LM16 YVF was recorded at 226,828 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 26,679 miles a year.
Has LM16 YVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 YVF has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 YVF 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 LM16 YVF find?
LM16 YVF failed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, and 11 more.

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