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BMW 420

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

V9 TYMMOT history

V9 TYM is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 1 Aug 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 173,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V9 TYM white BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
173,142 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 TYM
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
1 Aug 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 TYM was last recorded at 173,142 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 8,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,560 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,582 miles
Average per year
13,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,142 miles
  • 2025 – 164,560 miles
  • 2024 – 157,422 miles
  • 2023 – 143,247 miles
  • 2022 – 124,938 miles
  • 2021 – 101,862 miles
  • 2020 – 80,360 miles
  • 2019 – 72,755 miles
  • 2018 – 61,506 miles
  • 2017 – 51,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,142 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,142 miles (+8,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    173,142 miles
    Test number
    315313205546
    • 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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,560 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,560 miles
    Test number
    188135513047
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail164,554 miles (+7,132)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,554 miles
    Test number
    808928127995
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass157,422 miles (+3,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,422 miles
    Test number
    350250272747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass154,231 miles (+10,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    154,231 miles
    Test number
    499997437478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass143,247 miles (+56)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    143,247 miles
    Test number
    237019816409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail143,191 miles (+18,253)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,191 miles
    Test number
    362233588684
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,938 miles (+23,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    124,938 miles
    Test number
    891671586515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass101,862 miles (+21,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    101,862 miles
    Test number
    625817533767
    • 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))

  10. Pass80,360 miles (+7,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,360 miles
    Test number
    921421056628
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,755 miles
    Test number
    346831881916
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail72,755 miles (+11,249)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,755 miles
    Test number
    645353998932
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass61,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,506 miles
    Test number
    949432404821
    • 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))

  14. Fail61,506 miles (+9,815)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,506 miles
    Test number
    208711775907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass51,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,691 miles
    Test number
    391117635093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V9 TYM

Does V9 TYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 TYM is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 TYM?
The MOT on V9 TYM is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 TYM done?
V9 TYM was recorded at 173,142 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 13,198 miles a year.
Has V9 TYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 TYM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V9 TYM 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 V9 TYM find?
V9 TYM passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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