
BMW 420
Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
LM65 SOAMOT history
LM65 SOA is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 26 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 99,901 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 99,901 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 9,244 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM65 SOA
- 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
- 26 Feb 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM65 SOA was last recorded at 99,901 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 4,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,925 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,976 miles
- Average per year
- 9,244 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,901 miles
- 2025 – 94,925 miles
- 2024 – 85,328 miles
- 2023 – 75,743 miles
- 2022 – 64,510 miles
- 2021 – 53,822 miles
- 2020 – 43,892 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 21 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,901 miles (+4,976)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 99,901 miles
- Test number
- 471323908908
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,925 miles (+9,597)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 94,925 miles
- Test number
- 361362374975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,328 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 85,328 miles
- Test number
- 873571523555
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,325 miles (+9,582)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,325 miles
- Test number
- 598609960242
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread - 225/40 19 89Y RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,743 miles (+11,233)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 75,743 miles
- Test number
- 674470305307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,510 miles (+10,688)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 64,510 miles
- Test number
- 941453644062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,822 miles (+9,930)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 53,822 miles
- Test number
- 744367626711
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass43,892 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 43,892 miles
- Test number
- 755748495442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,840 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 43,840 miles
- Test number
- 433011713980
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential
Questions about LM65 SOA
- Does LM65 SOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM65 SOA is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM65 SOA?
- The MOT on LM65 SOA is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM65 SOA done?
- LM65 SOA was recorded at 99,901 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 9,244 miles a year.
- Has LM65 SOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM65 SOA has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM65 SOA 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 LM65 SOA find?
- LM65 SOA passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear oil leak, but not excessive differential.
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