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BMW 420

Silver · Petrol · 2017 · 1,998 cc

V40 ESHMOT history

V40 ESH is a silver petrol BMW 420 first used on 22 Feb 2017. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 69,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,173 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 ESH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
22 Feb 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 ESH was last recorded at 69,173 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 10,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,920 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,253 miles
Average per year
10,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,173 miles
  • 2025 – 58,920 miles
  • 2024 – 48,324 miles
  • 2023 – 43,051 miles
  • 2022 – 26,356 miles
  • 2021 – 12,208 miles
  • 2020 – 8,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,173 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 20 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,173 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,173 miles
    Test number
    619365510482
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail69,173 miles (+10,253)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,173 miles
    Test number
    548008632932
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass58,920 miles (+10,596)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    58,920 miles
    Test number
    494919830537
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass48,324 miles (+5,273)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,324 miles
    Test number
    270557216106
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass43,051 miles (+16,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,051 miles
    Test number
    565364629264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass26,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    26,356 miles
    Test number
    980498535799
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail26,336 miles (+14,128)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,336 miles
    Test number
    952078361715
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass12,208 miles (+4,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    12,208 miles
    Test number
    120989978432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass8,086 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    8,086 miles
    Test number
    526625419936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about V40 ESH

Does V40 ESH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 ESH is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 ESH?
The MOT on V40 ESH is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 ESH done?
V40 ESH was recorded at 69,173 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 10,188 miles a year.
Has V40 ESH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 ESH has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 ESH 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 V40 ESH find?
V40 ESH passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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