BMW logo

BMW 420

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LU52 COTMOT history

LU52 COT is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 31 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 82,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LU52 COT white 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,255 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,833 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LU52 COT in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LU52 COT
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
31 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU52 COT was last recorded at 82,255 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 5,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,949 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,306 miles
Average per year
7,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,255 miles
  • 2025 – 76,949 miles
  • 2024 – 67,962 miles
  • 2023 – 51,499 miles
  • 2022 – 37,974 miles
  • 2021 – 27,992 miles
  • 2019 – 21,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,255 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,255 miles (+5,306)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,255 miles
    Test number
    184750159198
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass76,949 miles (+8,987)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,949 miles
    Test number
    426471879783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,962 miles (+16,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,962 miles
    Test number
    768187235319
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass51,499 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    715808296235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail51,499 miles (+13,525)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    447221225191
    • DangerousCentral Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (detached (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass37,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,974 miles
    Test number
    509072582772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail37,972 miles (+9,980)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,972 miles
    Test number
    902951963057
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass27,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    27,992 miles
    Test number
    496942382601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail27,992 miles (+6,817)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,992 miles
    Test number
    684435879264
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass21,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    21,175 miles
    Test number
    540093189849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail21,175 miles2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,175 miles
    Test number
    848897473523
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Questions about LU52 COT

Does LU52 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU52 COT is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU52 COT?
The MOT on LU52 COT is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU52 COT done?
LU52 COT was recorded at 82,255 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 7,833 miles a year.
Has LU52 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU52 COT has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LU52 COT 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 LU52 COT find?
LU52 COT passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective split.

Browse all LU52C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.