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BMW 420

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

R16 JSTMOT history

R16 JST is a silver diesel BMW 420 first used on 25 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 85,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
85,547 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 JST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 JST was last recorded at 85,547 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 4,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2025: 80,818 miles, lower than 98,435 miles on 9 Jan 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,818 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,729 miles
Average per year
8,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,547 miles
  • 2025 – 80,818 miles
  • 2024 – 98,435 miles
  • 2023 – 65,251 miles
  • 2022 – 54,889 miles
  • 2021 – 46,702 miles
  • 2019 – 33,358 miles
  • 2018 – 20,758 miles
  • 2017 – 15,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,547 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 5 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,547 miles (+4,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    935557206480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass80,818 miles (-17,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,818 miles
    Test number
    106098710648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm, rear bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass98,435 miles (+22,887)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,435 miles
    Test number
    542473234028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,548 miles (+10,297)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    694491353002
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass65,251 miles (+10,362)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,251 miles
    Test number
    659388637412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,889 miles (+8,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,889 miles
    Test number
    107844287937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass46,702 miles (+13,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,702 miles
    Test number
    617020399465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass33,358 miles (+12,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    33,358 miles
    Test number
    410215359484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass20,758 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,758 miles
    Test number
    293767213675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass15,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    15,908 miles
    Test number
    552537254291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 JST

Does R16 JST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 JST is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 JST?
The MOT on R16 JST is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 JST done?
R16 JST was recorded at 85,547 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 8,184 miles a year.
Has R16 JST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 JST has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 JST ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R16 JST find?
R16 JST passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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