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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

V5 VLKMOT history

V5 VLK is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 6 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 116,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,393 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 VLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
6 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 VLK was last recorded at 116,393 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,346 miles · 26 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
11,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,393 miles
  • 2025 – 102,953 miles
  • 2024 – 91,912 miles
  • 2023 – 77,213 miles
  • 2022 – 63,637 miles
  • 2021 – 53,706 miles
  • 2020 – 43,757 miles
  • 2019 – 36,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,393 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,393 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,393 miles
    Test number
    457484502971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,346 miles (+13,393)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,346 miles
    Test number
    137584412100
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass102,953 miles (+11,041)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,953 miles
    Test number
    512129617639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass91,912 miles (+14,699)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,912 miles
    Test number
    663809352097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,213 miles (+13,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    693441630671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass63,637 miles (+9,931)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    63,637 miles
    Test number
    760356458305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,706 miles (+9,949)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,706 miles
    Test number
    902334995804
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass43,757 miles (+7,440)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,757 miles
    Test number
    371847897714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,317 miles
    Test number
    589938726579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 VLK

Does V5 VLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 VLK is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 VLK?
The MOT on V5 VLK is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 VLK done?
V5 VLK was recorded at 116,393 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 11,262 miles a year.
Has V5 VLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 VLK has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 VLK 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 VLK find?
V5 VLK passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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