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BMW 420

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LS09 CESMOT history

LS09 CES is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 1 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 51,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,487 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 CES
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 CES was last recorded at 51,487 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 3,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,710 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,777 miles
Average per year
3,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,487 miles
  • 2025 – 47,710 miles
  • 2023 – 44,787 miles
  • 2022 – 42,518 miles
  • 2021 – 39,404 miles
  • 2020 – 36,926 miles
  • 2019 – 31,754 miles
  • 2018 – 25,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,487 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,487 miles (+3,777)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,487 miles
    Test number
    779514545036
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass47,710 miles (+2,923)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    47,710 miles
    Test number
    970433632315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  3. Pass44,787 miles (+2,269)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    44,787 miles
    Test number
    571856057990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass42,518 miles (+3,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    42,518 miles
    Test number
    151922582805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass39,404 miles (+2,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,404 miles
    Test number
    974324023992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass36,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,926 miles
    Test number
    551868097739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail36,926 miles (+5,172)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,926 miles
    Test number
    687399343576
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass31,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    31,754 miles
    Test number
    908429874300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail31,754 miles (+5,863)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,754 miles
    Test number
    274474046101
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass25,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,891 miles
    Test number
    487786316921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,891 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,891 miles
    Test number
    564965958058
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Questions about LS09 CES

Does LS09 CES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 CES is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 CES?
The MOT on LS09 CES is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 CES done?
LS09 CES was recorded at 51,487 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,395 miles a year.
Has LS09 CES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 CES has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LS09 CES 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 LS09 CES find?
LS09 CES passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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