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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc

V7 DLBMOT history

V7 DLB is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 30 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 102,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,299 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 DLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 DLB was last recorded at 102,299 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,299 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,299 miles
  • 2025 – 91,232 miles
  • 2024 – 83,044 miles
  • 2023 – 75,467 miles
  • 2022 – 67,350 miles
  • 2021 – 54,180 miles
  • 2020 – 43,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,299 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 23 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    810380092780
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail102,299 miles (+11,067)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    992705706607
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass91,232 miles (+8,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,232 miles
    Test number
    326394688948
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass83,044 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    83,044 miles
    Test number
    960934585694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail82,906 miles (+7,439)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,906 miles
    Test number
    893192866035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass75,467 miles (+8,117)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,467 miles
    Test number
    479114499220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,350 miles (+13,170)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,350 miles
    Test number
    366124579108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,180 miles (+10,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,180 miles
    Test number
    349132798901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass43,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,833 miles
    Test number
    307764855452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 DLB

Does V7 DLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 DLB is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 DLB?
The MOT on V7 DLB is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 DLB done?
V7 DLB was recorded at 102,299 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 9,593 miles a year.
Has V7 DLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 DLB has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 DLB 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 V7 DLB find?
V7 DLB passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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