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BMW 420

Silver · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

LP14 KBVMOT history

LP14 KBV is a silver petrol BMW 420 first used on 2 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 147,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
147,538 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP14 KBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP14 KBV was last recorded at 147,538 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,921 miles · 20 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
617 miles
Average per year
12,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,538 miles
  • 2025 – 127,870 miles
  • 2024 – 98,259 miles
  • 2023 – 90,022 miles
  • 2022 – 69,417 miles
  • 2021 – 65,308 miles
  • 2020 – 59,563 miles
  • 2019 – 53,103 miles
  • 2018 – 44,283 miles
  • 2017 – 35,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,538 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,538 miles (+617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    147,538 miles
    Test number
    703156359559
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail146,921 miles (+860)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,921 miles
    Test number
    203729338977
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail146,061 miles (+18,191)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,061 miles
    Test number
    839201062029
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass127,870 miles (+29,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    127,870 miles
    Test number
    843473110418
    • AdvisoryFront bumper/lower splitter damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive reaf diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass98,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    891198389185
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail98,257 miles (+8,235)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,257 miles
    Test number
    849300428033
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass90,022 miles (+539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,022 miles
    Test number
    995251746035
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail89,483 miles (+20,066)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,483 miles
    Test number
    405760801292
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass69,417 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    69,417 miles
    Test number
    406210145821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail69,416 miles (+4,108)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,416 miles
    Test number
    244089055382
    • MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Front propshaft bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass65,308 miles (+5,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,308 miles
    Test number
    930096429484
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass59,563 miles (+6,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,563 miles
    Test number
    335602664971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass53,103 miles (+8,820)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,103 miles
    Test number
    521693003920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,283 miles (+8,666)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,283 miles
    Test number
    516396467209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,617 miles
    Test number
    493433320478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP14 KBV

Does LP14 KBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP14 KBV is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP14 KBV?
The MOT on LP14 KBV is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP14 KBV done?
LP14 KBV was recorded at 147,538 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 12,170 miles a year.
Has LP14 KBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP14 KBV has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP14 KBV 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 LP14 KBV find?
LP14 KBV passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear oil leak, but not excessive differential.

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