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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S23 BHWMOT history

S23 BHW is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,379 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 BHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 BHW was last recorded at 68,379 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2019: 41,576 miles, lower than 43,471 miles on 29 Nov 2018.

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
68,360 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,379 miles
  • 2025 – 65,680 miles
  • 2024 – 62,488 miles
  • 2023 – 59,183 miles
  • 2022 – 54,711 miles
  • 2021 – 49,926 miles
  • 2020 – 46,179 miles
  • 2019 – 41,685 miles
  • 2018 – 43,471 miles
  • 2017 – 27,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,379 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,379 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,379 miles
    Test number
    931227926685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,360 miles (+2,680)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,360 miles
    Test number
    486427989504
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass65,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,680 miles
    Test number
    869333492049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear's (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail65,680 miles (+3,192)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,680 miles
    Test number
    949195889624
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear's (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTPMS showing low pressure
  5. Pass62,488 miles (+3,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,488 miles
    Test number
    242208700346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass59,183 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,183 miles
    Test number
    682373638637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,711 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    54,711 miles
    Test number
    507802358613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,709 miles (+4,783)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,709 miles
    Test number
    300849669137
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass49,926 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    980347114380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,179 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,179 miles
    Test number
    551955163802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,685 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,685 miles
    Test number
    578180457180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,576 miles (-1,895)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,576 miles
    Test number
    217936679943
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass43,471 miles (+15,936)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    43,471 miles
    Test number
    672213736702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,535 miles
    Test number
    519388020615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S23 BHW

Does S23 BHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 BHW is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 BHW?
The MOT on S23 BHW is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 BHW done?
S23 BHW was recorded at 68,379 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 4,769 miles a year.
Has S23 BHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 BHW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 BHW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S23 BHW find?
S23 BHW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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