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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

V13 JMEMOT history

V13 JME is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 28 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 86,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
86,807 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 JME
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
28 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 JME was last recorded at 86,807 miles on 12 May 2026, 3,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,714 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,093 miles
Average per year
7,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,807 miles
  • 2025 – 83,714 miles
  • 2024 – 79,188 miles
  • 2023 – 67,502 miles
  • 2022 – 58,259 miles
  • 2021 – 44,782 miles
  • 2020 – 40,015 miles
  • 2019 – 33,766 miles
  • 2018 – 26,811 miles
  • 2017 – 22,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,807 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,807 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,807 miles
    Test number
    658994207745
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail86,806 miles (+3,092)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,806 miles
    Test number
    248365458566
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre beginning to delaminate and tread very low outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass83,714 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,714 miles
    Test number
    319351934291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in lower ball joints area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail83,714 miles (+4,526)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,714 miles
    Test number
    849410099998
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in lower ball joints area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass79,188 miles (+37)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,188 miles
    Test number
    294229115715
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,151 miles (+11,649)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,151 miles
    Test number
    507879815721
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,502 miles (+9,243)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    67,502 miles
    Test number
    826249091115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,259 miles (+13,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,259 miles
    Test number
    685180787051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass44,782 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    44,782 miles
    Test number
    415178141268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,160 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,160 miles
    Test number
    631296775820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor has been cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear sensor has been cut
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail44,160 miles (+4,145)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,160 miles
    Test number
    212345900978
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor has been cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear sensor has been cut
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass40,015 miles (+6,249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,015 miles
    Test number
    274585174083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass33,766 miles (+6,955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,766 miles
    Test number
    346782554976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass26,811 miles (+4,350)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    26,811 miles
    Test number
    344528148353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,461 miles
    Test number
    257580467125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 JME

Does V13 JME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 JME is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 JME?
The MOT on V13 JME is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 JME done?
V13 JME was recorded at 86,807 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 7,043 miles a year.
Has V13 JME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 JME has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V13 JME 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 V13 JME find?
V13 JME passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mounting bush; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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