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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

LY15 LZAMOT history

LY15 LZA is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 26 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 93,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,804 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LY15 LZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LY15 LZA was last recorded at 93,804 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 19,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,649 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
19,155 miles
Average per year
9,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,804 miles
  • 2025 – 74,649 miles
  • 2024 – 57,391 miles
  • 2023 – 52,801 miles
  • 2022 – 34,282 miles
  • 2021 – 28,748 miles
  • 2020 – 26,769 miles
  • 2018 – 15,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,804 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Slight play in osf inner steering rack joint.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (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.

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in drivers view below 10mm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 7 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,804 miles (+19,155)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,804 miles
    Test number
    846370236986
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Slight play in osf inner steering rack joint.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Pass74,649 miles (+579)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    74,649 miles
    Test number
    238197193003
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in drivers view below 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail74,070 miles (+16,679)1 dangerous2 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,070 miles
    Test number
    752938660084
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in drivers view below 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass57,391 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    57,391 miles
    Test number
    953629275662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,801 miles (+18,519)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,801 miles
    Test number
    374607423679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,282 miles (+5,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    34,282 miles
    Test number
    611699139207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass28,748 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    28,748 miles
    Test number
    643993625641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,769 miles (+11,305)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    26,769 miles
    Test number
    111438980557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    15,464 miles
    Test number
    607681692328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LY15 LZA

Does LY15 LZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LY15 LZA is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LY15 LZA?
The MOT on LY15 LZA is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LY15 LZA done?
LY15 LZA was recorded at 93,804 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 9,789 miles a year.
Has LY15 LZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LY15 LZA has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LY15 LZA 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 LY15 LZA find?
LY15 LZA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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