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BMW 420

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc

LM68 BZTMOT history

LM68 BZT is a black petrol BMW 420 first used on 19 Oct 2018. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,564 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM68 BZT
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
19 Oct 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM68 BZT was last recorded at 72,564 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 10,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2023: 47,168 miles, lower than 47,412 miles on 24 Oct 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
62,456 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10,108 miles
Average per year
8,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,564 miles
  • 2025 – 62,456 miles
  • 2024 – 56,307 miles
  • 2023 – 47,168 miles
  • 2022 – 40,001 miles
  • 2021 – 31,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,564 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 11 Oct 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    736435587831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,564 miles (+10,108)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    162261617433
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass62,456 miles (+6,149)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,456 miles
    Test number
    216950726433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,307 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    56,307 miles
    Test number
    926912291164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail56,307 miles (+9,139)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,307 miles
    Test number
    897709701206
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass47,168 miles (-244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    419054318623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Fail47,412 miles (+7,411)6 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    188206245813
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass40,001 miles (+8,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,001 miles
    Test number
    427159356309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has multiple surface cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a minor surface cut
  9. Pass31,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,089 miles
    Test number
    976231666758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about LM68 BZT

Does LM68 BZT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM68 BZT is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM68 BZT?
The MOT on LM68 BZT is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM68 BZT done?
LM68 BZT was recorded at 72,564 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 8,454 miles a year.
Has LM68 BZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM68 BZT has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM68 BZT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM68 BZT find?
LM68 BZT passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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