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BMW 420

Brown · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LS16 USLMOT history

LS16 USL is a brown petrol BMW 420 first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 101,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LS16 USL brown BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,889 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 USL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 USL was last recorded at 101,889 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 10,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,857 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,032 miles
Average per year
8,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,889 miles
  • 2025 – 91,857 miles
  • 2024 – 84,116 miles
  • 2023 – 73,269 miles
  • 2022 – 63,299 miles
  • 2021 – 53,850 miles
  • 2020 – 45,917 miles
  • 2019 – 35,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,889 miles (+10,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,889 miles
    Test number
    115006469372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass91,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,857 miles
    Test number
    973473091849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail91,857 miles (+7,741)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,857 miles
    Test number
    288359007141
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass84,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,116 miles
    Test number
    944208183546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail84,116 miles (+10,847)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,116 miles
    Test number
    724616587987
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM/ worn (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass73,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    639331133431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,269 miles (+9,970)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    520846044623
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  8. Pass63,299 miles (+9,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,299 miles
    Test number
    449103369263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass53,850 miles (+7,933)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,850 miles
    Test number
    134119487947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,917 miles (+10,031)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,917 miles
    Test number
    594658380440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,886 miles
    Test number
    765568610743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS16 USL

Does LS16 USL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 USL is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 USL?
The MOT on LS16 USL is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 USL done?
LS16 USL was recorded at 101,889 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 8,814 miles a year.
Has LS16 USL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 USL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS16 USL 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 LS16 USL find?
LS16 USL passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged.

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