BMW 420
Pink · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
R13 HCDMOT history
R13 HCD is a pink diesel BMW 420 first used on 16 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 179,103 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 179,103 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,139 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R13 HCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 420
- Colour
- Pink
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 16 May 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R13 HCD was last recorded at 179,103 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 8,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,100 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,003 miles
- Average per year
- 12,139 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,103 miles
- 2025 – 171,100 miles
- 2024 – 168,095 miles
- 2023 – 160,533 miles
- 2021 – 144,330 miles
- 2020 – 114,728 miles
- 2019 – 89,084 miles
- 2018 – 88,055 miles
- 2017 – 64,673 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,103 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front no plate cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front spot lamp lens damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 11 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,103 miles (+8,003)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 179,103 miles
- Test number
- 509980086050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass171,100 miles (+3,005)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 171,100 miles
- Test number
- 804473140571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
Pass168,095 miles (+7,562)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 168,095 miles
- Test number
- 533904052351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,533 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 160,533 miles
- Test number
- 343026859727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,531 miles (+16,201)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,531 miles
- Test number
- 576238590504
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass144,330 miles (+38)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 144,330 miles
- Test number
- 747713864869
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail144,292 miles (+9,663)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,292 miles
- Test number
- 461475383676
- 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))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail134,629 miles (+19,901)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,629 miles
- Test number
- 580999931144
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also stepped inner edge - strongly advise to change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,728 miles (+25,644)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 114,728 miles
- Test number
- 636014310594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,084 miles (+1,029)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 89,084 miles
- Test number
- 236202142123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,055 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 88,055 miles
- Test number
- 981900292053
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail88,055 miles (+23,382)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,055 miles
- Test number
- 949406193193
- FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass64,673 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 64,673 miles
- Test number
- 265735600019
- AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Front spot lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail64,671 miles1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,671 miles
- Test number
- 226696858240
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Front spot lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Questions about R13 HCD
- Does R13 HCD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R13 HCD is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R13 HCD?
- The MOT on R13 HCD is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R13 HCD done?
- R13 HCD was recorded at 179,103 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 12,139 miles a year.
- Has R13 HCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R13 HCD has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on R13 HCD 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 R13 HCD find?
- R13 HCD passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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