
BMW 420
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
V5 DWCMOT history
V5 DWC is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 130,605 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 130,605 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 12,351 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 DWC
- 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
- 30 Jun 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 DWC was last recorded at 130,605 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,895 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,710 miles
- Average per year
- 12,351 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,605 miles
- 2025 – 128,895 miles
- 2024 – 123,382 miles
- 2023 – 104,209 miles
- 2022 – 85,771 miles
- 2021 – 66,439 miles
- 2020 – 62,670 miles
- 2019 – 42,820 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most (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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
9 tests since 3 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,605 miles (+1,710)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 130,605 miles
- Test number
- 949124292820
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,895 miles (+5,513)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 128,895 miles
- Test number
- 779278652717
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,382 miles (+19,173)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 123,382 miles
- Test number
- 243181974980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,209 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 104,209 miles
- Test number
- 649638179184
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail104,194 miles (+18,423)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,194 miles
- Test number
- 132017883487
- MajorFront Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,771 miles (+19,332)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 85,771 miles
- Test number
- 792278451960
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,439 miles (+3,769)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 66,439 miles
- Test number
- 742556712049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,670 miles (+19,850)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 62,670 miles
- Test number
- 104877795505
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass42,820 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 42,820 miles
- Test number
- 796644491657
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Questions about V5 DWC
- Does V5 DWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 DWC is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 DWC?
- The MOT on V5 DWC is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 DWC done?
- V5 DWC was recorded at 130,605 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 12,351 miles a year.
- Has V5 DWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 DWC has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on V5 DWC 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 V5 DWC find?
- V5 DWC passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most.
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