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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2020 · 1,995 cc

T12 EBMMOT history

T12 EBM is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 5 Feb 2020. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 4 of 7 MOT tests, with 51,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
51,243 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
7
4 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 EBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
5 Feb 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 EBM was last recorded at 51,243 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 10,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,391 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,852 miles
Average per year
8,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,243 miles
  • 2025 – 40,391 miles
  • 2024 – 33,383 miles
  • 2023 – 25,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,243 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 2 Feb 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,243 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    51,243 miles
    Test number
    880570781774
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail51,243 miles (+10,852)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,243 miles
    Test number
    448250416273
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass40,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    40,391 miles
    Test number
    787832258891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail40,389 miles (+7,006)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,389 miles
    Test number
    462593355406
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass33,383 miles (+8,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    33,383 miles
    Test number
    638558049497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass25,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    25,283 miles
    Test number
    384317795885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail25,283 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,283 miles
    Test number
    216066378221
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about T12 EBM

Does T12 EBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 EBM is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 EBM?
The MOT on T12 EBM is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 EBM done?
T12 EBM was recorded at 51,243 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 8,796 miles a year.
Has T12 EBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 EBM has failed 3 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 EBM 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 T12 EBM find?
T12 EBM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise early replacement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise early replacement.

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