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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

LO05 BATMOT history

LO05 BAT is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 21 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 97,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,153 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO05 BAT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO05 BAT was last recorded at 97,153 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,662 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,491 miles
Average per year
6,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,153 miles
  • 2025 – 91,662 miles
  • 2024 – 86,003 miles
  • 2023 – 77,443 miles
  • 2022 – 70,296 miles
  • 2021 – 67,713 miles
  • 2020 – 63,430 miles
  • 2019 – 57,008 miles
  • 2018 – 48,296 miles
  • 2017 – 37,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,153 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,153 miles (+5,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,153 miles
    Test number
    654627591731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass91,662 miles (+5,659)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,662 miles
    Test number
    813959117369
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass86,003 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,003 miles
    Test number
    704290457273
    • MinorOffside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail86,003 miles (+8,560)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,003 miles
    Test number
    527047362552
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass77,443 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,443 miles
    Test number
    695546787331
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail77,443 miles (+7,147)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,443 miles
    Test number
    609901947836
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  7. Pass70,296 miles (+2,583)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,296 miles
    Test number
    576410476138
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass67,713 miles (+4,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,713 miles
    Test number
    284988380721
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass63,430 miles (+6,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,430 miles
    Test number
    290305922510
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Worn Close To Wear Markers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass57,008 miles (+8,712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,008 miles
    Test number
    920850520759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on both edges! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (DANGEROUS!) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (DANGEROUS!) (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass48,296 miles (+10,743)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,296 miles
    Test number
    260685530085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    37,553 miles
    Test number
    608006577812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO05 BAT

Does LO05 BAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO05 BAT is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO05 BAT?
The MOT on LO05 BAT is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO05 BAT done?
LO05 BAT was recorded at 97,153 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,425 miles a year.
Has LO05 BAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO05 BAT has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LO05 BAT 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 LO05 BAT find?
LO05 BAT passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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