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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

LS18 LVWMOT history

LS18 LVW is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 29 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 54,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,241 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS18 LVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
29 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS18 LVW was last recorded at 54,241 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,186 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
8,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,241 miles
  • 2024 – 41,174 miles
  • 2023 – 31,759 miles
  • 2022 – 22,399 miles
  • 2021 – 17,214 miles
  • 2020 – 11,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,241 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 15 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,241 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    510974927899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail54,186 miles (+13,012)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,186 miles
    Test number
    966673115701
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass41,174 miles (+9,415)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    41,174 miles
    Test number
    554448962216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,759 miles (+9,360)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    31,759 miles
    Test number
    186580940021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.8mmand worn on inner edge and slight damage to outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.9mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to all brake discs
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  5. Pass22,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    22,399 miles
    Test number
    491334175382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail22,396 miles (+5,182)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,396 miles
    Test number
    886618740509
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass17,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    17,214 miles
    Test number
    838825695121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail17,212 miles (+5,667)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,212 miles
    Test number
    767774028365
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass11,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    11,545 miles
    Test number
    968918637212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS18 LVW

Does LS18 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS18 LVW is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS18 LVW?
The MOT on LS18 LVW is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS18 LVW done?
LS18 LVW was recorded at 54,241 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 8,602 miles a year.
Has LS18 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS18 LVW has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS18 LVW 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 LS18 LVW find?
LS18 LVW passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front inner tie rod has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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