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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

V12 CHFMOT history

V12 CHF is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 3 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 157,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
157,119 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 CHF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
3 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 CHF was last recorded at 157,119 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 25,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2020: 71,955 miles, lower than 115,719 miles on 19 Aug 2020.

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
131,122 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
25,997 miles
Average per year
15,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,119 miles
  • 2023 – 131,122 miles
  • 2022 – 119,093 miles
  • 2021 – 100,134 miles
  • 2020 – 71,955 miles
  • 2019 – 53,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,119 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,119 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    157,119 miles
    Test number
    795169054299
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail157,114 miles2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,114 miles
    Test number
    270690055309
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever travel

  3. Pass238,848 km (+16,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    238,848 km
    Test number
    247863838780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above mot min thickness but will hit metal ridge on discs very soon. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass222,642 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    222,642 km
    Test number
    620666261454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail222,642 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,642 km
    Test number
    483662107665
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass131,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,122 miles
    Test number
    877205557457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,117 miles (+12,024)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,117 miles
    Test number
    890838433262
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass119,093 miles (+18,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,093 miles
    Test number
    412807272337
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,134 miles (+28,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,134 miles
    Test number
    158958096210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting very close to wear indicator, offside front inner pad looks even lower than that and has no wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass71,955 miles (-43,764)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,955 miles
    Test number
    200665501148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,719 miles (+62,387)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,719 miles
    Test number
    514706513057
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass53,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,332 miles
    Test number
    408094912106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 CHF

Does V12 CHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 CHF is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 CHF?
The MOT on V12 CHF is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 CHF done?
V12 CHF was recorded at 157,119 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 15,181 miles a year.
Has V12 CHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 CHF has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V12 CHF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V12 CHF find?
V12 CHF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted inner rim; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip.

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