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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass130,605 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass123,382 miles (+19,173)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,382 miles
    Test number
    243181974980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass66,439 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    742556712049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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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