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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LP65 VCLMOT history

LP65 VCL is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 26 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 158,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
158,614 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP65 VCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
26 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP65 VCL was last recorded at 158,614 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 5,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,911 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,703 miles
Average per year
14,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,614 miles
  • 2025 – 152,911 miles
  • 2024 – 138,690 miles
  • 2023 – 125,748 miles
  • 2022 – 102,079 miles
  • 2021 – 80,726 miles
  • 2020 – 63,615 miles
  • 2019 – 50,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,614 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-40-19 - Borderline

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    158,614 miles
    Test number
    103118735348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail158,614 miles (+5,703)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,614 miles
    Test number
    911186238698
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  3. Pass152,911 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,911 miles
    Test number
    780685547293
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-40-19 - Borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail152,900 miles (+14,210)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,900 miles
    Test number
    987231804507
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-40-19 - Borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45-19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  5. Pass138,690 miles (+12,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,690 miles
    Test number
    177642146974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass125,748 miles (+23,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    125,748 miles
    Test number
    102522873132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass102,079 miles (+21,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,079 miles
    Test number
    305522022137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,726 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    252667085522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,381 miles1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,381 miles
    Test number
    543911374890
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side both side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail80,374 miles (+16,759)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,374 miles
    Test number
    359289735724
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  11. Pass63,615 miles (+13,290)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,615 miles
    Test number
    621675880933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,325 miles
    Test number
    542000880676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP65 VCL

Does LP65 VCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP65 VCL is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP65 VCL?
The MOT on LP65 VCL is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP65 VCL done?
LP65 VCL was recorded at 158,614 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 14,336 miles a year.
Has LP65 VCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP65 VCL has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP65 VCL 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 LP65 VCL find?
LP65 VCL passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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