BMW 420
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
S59 SCAMOT history
S59 SCA is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 28 Nov 2014. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,456 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 144,456 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 14,033 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S59 SCA
- 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
- 28 Nov 2014
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S59 SCA was last recorded at 144,456 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 18,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,321 miles · 14 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18,135 miles
- Average per year
- 14,033 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,456 miles
- 2025 – 126,321 miles
- 2024 – 102,167 miles
- 2023 – 88,819 miles
- 2022 – 83,094 miles
- 2021 – 71,196 miles
- 2020 – 46,325 miles
- 2019 – 33,340 miles
- 2018 – 26,909 miles
- 2017 – 19,283 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail144,456 miles
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 20 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail144,456 miles (+18,135)2 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,456 miles
- Test number
- 954932259558
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Pass126,321 miles (+24,154)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 126,321 miles
- Test number
- 905821682032
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 102,167 miles
- Test number
- 246525024617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,167 miles (+13,348)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,167 miles
- Test number
- 297489111648
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass88,819 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 88,819 miles
- Test number
- 596136668099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,803 miles (+5,709)2 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,803 miles
- Test number
- 211380631494
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect weld repair cracked (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass83,094 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 83,094 miles
- Test number
- 917453566471
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,094 miles (+11,898)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,094 miles
- Test number
- 302478789653
- Repaired at testFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- Repaired at testRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,196 miles (+24,871)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 71,196 miles
- Test number
- 892660393424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,325 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 46,325 miles
- Test number
- 285090468914
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Fail46,325 miles (+12,985)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,325 miles
- Test number
- 978816879337
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass33,340 miles (+6,431)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 33,340 miles
- Test number
- 952134086017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shaped arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass26,909 miles (+7,626)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 26,909 miles
- Test number
- 612657385937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 19,283 miles
- Test number
- 889457500600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S59 SCA
- Does S59 SCA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S59 SCA expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S59 SCA?
- The MOT on S59 SCA expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S59 SCA done?
- S59 SCA was recorded at 144,456 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 14,033 miles a year.
- Has S59 SCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S59 SCA has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on S59 SCA 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 S59 SCA find?
- S59 SCA failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 6 major defects: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 5 more.
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