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BMW 420

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc

V7 LYGMOT history

V7 LYG is a black petrol BMW 420 first used on 29 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 66,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
66,209 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 LYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
29 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 LYG was last recorded at 66,209 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,749 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
460 miles
Average per year
6,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,209 miles
  • 2025 – 65,749 miles
  • 2024 – 62,975 miles
  • 2023 – 48,912 miles
  • 2022 – 37,210 miles
  • 2021 – 33,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,209 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

8 tests since 5 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,209 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    888371902754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,749 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    65,749 miles
    Test number
    343008759441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,975 miles (+14,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    785899097545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass48,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    323252909230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail48,912 miles (+11,702)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,912 miles
    Test number
    892658890748
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass37,210 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    37,210 miles
    Test number
    312113991758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,587 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,587 miles
    Test number
    245669286930
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail33,520 miles1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,520 miles
    Test number
    704640655168
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V7 LYG

Does V7 LYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 LYG is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 LYG?
The MOT on V7 LYG is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 LYG done?
V7 LYG was recorded at 66,209 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
Has V7 LYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 LYG has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V7 LYG 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 LYG find?
V7 LYG passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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