BMW 420
Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc
V12 VPSMOT history
V12 VPS is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 29 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 91,172 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 91,172 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 10 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,484 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 VPS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 420
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 29 Nov 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 VPS was last recorded at 91,172 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 8,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,179 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,993 miles
- Average per year
- 7,484 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,172 miles
- 2025 – 82,179 miles
- 2024 – 74,123 miles
- 2023 – 63,248 miles
- 2022 – 54,022 miles
- 2021 – 48,690 miles
- 2020 – 44,038 miles
- 2019 – 36,514 miles
- 2018 – 36,087 miles
- 2017 – 29,807 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,172 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and Central Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and Central Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 2 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,172 miles (+8,993)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 91,172 miles
- Test number
- 715171901512
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and Central Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and Central Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,179 miles (+8,056)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 82,179 miles
- Test number
- 915407968928
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,123 miles (+10,875)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 74,123 miles
- Test number
- 845808317507
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass63,248 miles (+9,226)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 63,248 miles
- Test number
- 424770661045
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs recommended (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass54,022 miles (+5,332)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 54,022 miles
- Test number
- 769907303321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,690 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 48,690 miles
- Test number
- 731650827533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,650 miles (+4,612)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,650 miles
- Test number
- 358464974828
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass44,038 miles (+7,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 44,038 miles
- Test number
- 617059988393
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass36,514 miles (+427)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 36,514 miles
- Test number
- 731562106179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,087 miles (+6,280)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 36,087 miles
- Test number
- 547683064449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,807 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 29,807 miles
- Test number
- 208507330956
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is cracking in the tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is cracking in the tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge
Questions about V12 VPS
- Does V12 VPS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 VPS is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V12 VPS?
- The MOT on V12 VPS is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 VPS done?
- V12 VPS was recorded at 91,172 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,484 miles a year.
- Has V12 VPS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 VPS has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on V12 VPS 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 V12 VPS find?
- V12 VPS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and central lower arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and central lower arm.
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