
BMW 420
Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc
LS18 VELMOT history
LS18 VEL is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 28 Mar 2018. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 49,428 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 49,428 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 7
- 5 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,090 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS18 VEL
- 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
- 28 Mar 2018
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS18 VEL was last recorded at 49,428 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 9,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 40,085 miles · 30 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,343 miles
- Average per year
- 7,090 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 49,428 miles
- 2024 – 40,085 miles
- 2023 – 27,877 miles
- 2022 – 22,276 miles
- 2021 – 17,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,428 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
Full MOT history
7 tests since 15 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,428 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 49,428 miles
- Test number
- 665199115324
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail49,428 miles (+9,343)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,428 miles
- Test number
- 741041437922
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass40,085 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 40,085 miles
- Test number
- 589177563003
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail40,085 miles (+12,208)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,085 miles
- Test number
- 504734564374
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass27,877 miles (+5,601)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 27,877 miles
- Test number
- 631030311246
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass22,276 miles (+4,449)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 22,276 miles
- Test number
- 252116677412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 17,827 miles
- Test number
- 927279931735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS18 VEL
- Does LS18 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS18 VEL expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS18 VEL?
- The MOT on LS18 VEL expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS18 VEL done?
- LS18 VEL was recorded at 49,428 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 7,090 miles a year.
- Has LS18 VEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS18 VEL has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS18 VEL 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 VEL find?
- LS18 VEL passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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