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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

T1 VAEMOT history

T1 VAE is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 12 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 137,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
137,815 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 VAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 VAE was last recorded at 137,815 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 13,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,221 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
13,594 miles
Average per year
12,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,815 miles
  • 2025 – 124,221 miles
  • 2024 – 107,940 miles
  • 2023 – 93,148 miles
  • 2022 – 77,756 miles
  • 2021 – 65,289 miles
  • 2020 – 56,614 miles
  • 2019 – 47,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,815 miles
  • AdvisoryChip in front windscreen

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,815 miles (+13,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    137,815 miles
    Test number
    939694671552
    • AdvisoryChip in front windscreen

  2. Pass124,221 miles (+16,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,221 miles
    Test number
    524638579870
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing the inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass107,940 miles (+14,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,940 miles
    Test number
    180441786102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass93,148 miles (+15,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,148 miles
    Test number
    574774303125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside rear - worn on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass77,756 miles (+12,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,756 miles
    Test number
    528774899931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass65,289 miles (+8,675)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,289 miles
    Test number
    661208587731
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing across screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner tread and wearing smooth on the inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing out the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass56,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,614 miles
    Test number
    318858557345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail56,614 miles (+9,250)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,614 miles
    Test number
    229391065940
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,364 miles
    Test number
    437620341767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T1 VAE

Does T1 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 VAE is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 VAE?
The MOT on T1 VAE is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 VAE done?
T1 VAE was recorded at 137,815 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 12,966 miles a year.
Has T1 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 VAE has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T1 VAE 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 T1 VAE find?
T1 VAE passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: chip in front windscreen.

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