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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

R13 HHOMOT history

R13 HHO is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 29 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 170,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,715 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R13 HHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R13 HHO was last recorded at 170,715 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 16,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,829 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16,886 miles
Average per year
13,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,715 miles
  • 2025 – 153,829 miles
  • 2024 – 134,896 miles
  • 2023 – 113,447 miles
  • 2022 – 92,171 miles
  • 2021 – 78,558 miles
  • 2020 – 72,904 miles
  • 2019 – 66,209 miles
  • 2018 – 56,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,715 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,715 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,715 miles
    Test number
    142812787585
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  2. Fail170,714 miles (+16,885)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,714 miles
    Test number
    941046782579
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  3. Pass153,829 miles (+18,933)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,829 miles
    Test number
    362412304715
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,896 miles
    Test number
    201995975618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,896 miles (+21,449)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,896 miles
    Test number
    214876668611
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,447 miles (+21,276)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,447 miles
    Test number
    483567745306
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass92,171 miles (+13,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,171 miles
    Test number
    730923327655
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass78,558 miles (+5,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,558 miles
    Test number
    446217541507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,904 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,904 miles
    Test number
    326453195808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail72,903 miles (+6,694)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,903 miles
    Test number
    896185623822
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass66,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    243167592410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail66,209 miles (+10,157)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    124933567132
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass56,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,052 miles
    Test number
    666466338550
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about R13 HHO

Does R13 HHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R13 HHO is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R13 HHO?
The MOT on R13 HHO is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R13 HHO done?
R13 HHO was recorded at 170,715 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 13,767 miles a year.
Has R13 HHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R13 HHO has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on R13 HHO 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 HHO find?
R13 HHO passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides.

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