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BMW 420

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

V5 KNWMOT history

V5 KNW is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 16 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 51,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,742 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 KNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 KNW was last recorded at 51,742 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,424 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,318 miles
Average per year
3,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,742 miles
  • 2025 – 50,424 miles
  • 2024 – 48,668 miles
  • 2023 – 46,123 miles
  • 2021 – 45,107 miles
  • 2020 – 40,592 miles
  • 2019 – 32,638 miles
  • 2018 – 25,979 miles
  • 2017 – 19,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,742 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 21 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,742 miles (+1,318)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,742 miles
    Test number
    381072995529
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass50,424 miles (+1,756)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    50,424 miles
    Test number
    185923272575
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass48,668 miles (+2,545)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    48,668 miles
    Test number
    379247312428
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass46,123 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,123 miles
    Test number
    760003504883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail46,123 miles (+1,016)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,123 miles
    Test number
    656361762307
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass45,107 miles (+4,515)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,107 miles
    Test number
    967377689967
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn slightly on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass40,592 miles (+7,954)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,592 miles
    Test number
    828993795341
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's worn inner edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edges, small cuts in tread.
  8. Pass32,638 miles (+6,659)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,638 miles
    Test number
    574363930930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,979 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    25,979 miles
    Test number
    762603931988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,820 miles
    Test number
    202578810977
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to test.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V5 KNW

Does V5 KNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 KNW is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 KNW?
The MOT on V5 KNW is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 KNW done?
V5 KNW was recorded at 51,742 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,663 miles a year.
Has V5 KNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 KNW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 KNW 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 KNW find?
V5 KNW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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