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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LO65 PLFMOT history

LO65 PLF is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 24 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 120,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,355 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO65 PLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Dec 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LO65 PLF was last recorded at 120,355 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 8,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,425 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8,930 miles
Average per year
9,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,355 miles
  • 2025 – 111,425 miles
  • 2024 – 102,959 miles
  • 2023 – 90,653 miles
  • 2022 – 80,948 miles
  • 2021 – 71,828 miles
  • 2020 – 65,520 miles
  • 2019 – 59,155 miles
  • 2018 – 45,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,355 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,355 miles (+8,930)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,355 miles
    Test number
    467821984195
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass111,425 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,425 miles
    Test number
    670273103908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,420 miles (+8,461)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,420 miles
    Test number
    405416969839
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass102,959 miles (+12,306)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,959 miles
    Test number
    479534674337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,653 miles (+9,705)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,653 miles
    Test number
    686966711323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,948 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,948 miles
    Test number
    267969918052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail80,945 miles (+9,117)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,945 miles
    Test number
    471810400603
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass71,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    616612841933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail71,828 miles (+6,308)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,828 miles
    Test number
    846443892828
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass65,520 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,520 miles
    Test number
    476743395828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,155 miles (+14,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,155 miles
    Test number
    306530785566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass45,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,017 miles
    Test number
    553183622836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO65 PLF

Does LO65 PLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO65 PLF is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO65 PLF?
The MOT on LO65 PLF is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO65 PLF done?
LO65 PLF was recorded at 120,355 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 9,558 miles a year.
Has LO65 PLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO65 PLF has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LO65 PLF 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 LO65 PLF find?
LO65 PLF failed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has negligible damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has negligible damping effect; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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