BMW 420
Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
S78 KPCMOT history
S78 KPC is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 25 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 117,686 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 117,686 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,865 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S78 KPC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 420
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 25 Nov 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S78 KPC was last recorded at 117,686 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 14,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,277 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,409 miles
- Average per year
- 9,865 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,686 miles
- 2025 – 103,277 miles
- 2024 – 91,023 miles
- 2023 – 79,883 miles
- 2022 – 66,547 miles
- 2021 – 54,778 miles
- 2020 – 47,149 miles
- 2019 – 41,755 miles
- 2018 – 34,558 miles
- 2017 – 26,679 miles
- 2016 – 24,290 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,686 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint
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.
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 9 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,686 miles (+14,409)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 117,686 miles
- Test number
- 622769593458
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint
Pass103,277 miles (+12,254)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 103,277 miles
- Test number
- 416874926049
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake efficiency at 17% - just meets the pass standard today (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass91,023 miles (+11,140)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 91,023 miles
- Test number
- 813760502013
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,883 miles (+13,336)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 79,883 miles
- Test number
- 798533759370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,547 miles (+279)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 66,547 miles
- Test number
- 986954252398
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Fail66,268 miles (+11,490)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,268 miles
- Test number
- 943834405606
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass54,778 miles (+7,629)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 54,778 miles
- Test number
- 423949983827
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass47,149 miles (+5,394)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 47,149 miles
- Test number
- 855390234199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,755 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 41,755 miles
- Test number
- 110935671788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,752 miles (+7,194)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,752 miles
- Test number
- 697472601237
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass34,558 miles (+7,879)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 34,558 miles
- Test number
- 506806919879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,679 miles (+585)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 26,679 miles
- Test number
- 582765822535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,094 miles (+1,804)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 26,094 miles
- Test number
- 981829913086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,290 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,290 miles
- Test number
- 945804861986
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S78 KPC
- Does S78 KPC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S78 KPC is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S78 KPC?
- The MOT on S78 KPC is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S78 KPC done?
- S78 KPC was recorded at 117,686 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 9,865 miles a year.
- Has S78 KPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S78 KPC has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on S78 KPC 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 S78 KPC find?
- S78 KPC passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint.
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