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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

LR16 ZZMMOT history

LR16 ZZM is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 149,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

LR16 ZZM blue BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 4 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
149,192 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 ZZM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 ZZM was last recorded at 149,192 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 7,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,174 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,018 miles
Average per year
10,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,192 miles
  • 2025 – 142,174 miles
  • 2024 – 132,079 miles
  • 2023 – 122,300 miles
  • 2022 – 111,961 miles
  • 2021 – 98,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,192 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both brake reaction arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

8 tests since 21 Jul 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,192 miles (+7,018)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    149,192 miles
    Test number
    271073080639
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both brake reaction arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just above minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass142,174 miles (+10,095)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,174 miles
    Test number
    805186943136
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass132,079 miles (+9,779)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,079 miles
    Test number
    731512904369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2015 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2015 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass122,300 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,300 miles
    Test number
    247912078596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail122,295 miles (+10,334)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,295 miles
    Test number
    767776040750
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R17 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R17 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass111,961 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,961 miles
    Test number
    307171137091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear shocks, corrosion at top of shaft
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail111,914 miles (+13,406)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,914 miles
    Test number
    336957339774
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear shocks, corrosion at top of shaft
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass98,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,508 miles
    Test number
    707890794760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR16 ZZM

Does LR16 ZZM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 ZZM is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR16 ZZM?
The MOT on LR16 ZZM is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 ZZM done?
LR16 ZZM was recorded at 149,192 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 10,285 miles a year.
Has LR16 ZZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 ZZM has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LR16 ZZM 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 LR16 ZZM find?
LR16 ZZM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction arm inner bushes; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 6 more.

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