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BMW 420

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

V6 BGAMOT history

V6 BGA is a silver diesel BMW 420 first used on 18 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 83,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,305 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 BGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
18 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 BGA was last recorded at 83,305 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 21,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,368 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
21,937 miles
Average per year
9,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,305 miles
  • 2024 – 61,368 miles
  • 2022 – 46,551 miles
  • 2021 – 37,873 miles
  • 2019 – 22,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,305 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,305 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,305 miles
    Test number
    987373229044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail83,301 miles (+21,933)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,301 miles
    Test number
    300937865304
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass61,368 miles (+6,802)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,368 miles
    Test number
    678712830321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil breather pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass54,566 miles (+8,015)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    809102663687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass46,551 miles (+8,678)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    46,551 miles
    Test number
    423690206233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,873 miles (+6,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,873 miles
    Test number
    761669976881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass31,384 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    31,384 miles
    Test number
    872396038509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail31,383 miles (+9,090)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,383 miles
    Test number
    778927033314
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass22,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,293 miles
    Test number
    437479263221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 BGA

Does V6 BGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BGA is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 BGA?
The MOT on V6 BGA is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 BGA done?
V6 BGA was recorded at 83,305 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 9,813 miles a year.
Has V6 BGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 BGA has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 BGA 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 V6 BGA find?
V6 BGA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod, and 2 more.

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