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BMW 420

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,997 cc

V9 VYVMOT history

V9 VYV is a blue petrol BMW 420 first used on 17 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 35,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
35,081 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 VYV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 VYV was last recorded at 35,081 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 1,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,357 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,724 miles
Average per year
2,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,081 miles
  • 2025 – 33,357 miles
  • 2024 – 31,425 miles
  • 2023 – 29,267 miles
  • 2022 – 27,033 miles
  • 2021 – 24,406 miles
  • 2020 – 22,255 miles
  • 2019 – 20,565 miles
  • 2018 – 18,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,081 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,081 miles (+1,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    35,081 miles
    Test number
    217477350563
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass33,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    33,357 miles
    Test number
    445426019386
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Fail33,357 miles (+1,932)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,357 miles
    Test number
    298811632705
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass31,425 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    31,425 miles
    Test number
    572966897449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    29,267 miles
    Test number
    513854250517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail29,265 miles (+2,232)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,265 miles
    Test number
    703998130453
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  7. Pass27,033 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,033 miles
    Test number
    638425405597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    24,406 miles
    Test number
    681519532143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,401 miles (+2,146)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,401 miles
    Test number
    852370797552
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass22,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    22,255 miles
    Test number
    936889660700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Fail22,255 miles (+1,690)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,255 miles
    Test number
    663026904271
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass20,565 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    20,565 miles
    Test number
    475712101026
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass18,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    18,969 miles
    Test number
    961325126609
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about V9 VYV

Does V9 VYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 VYV is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 VYV?
The MOT on V9 VYV is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 VYV done?
V9 VYV was recorded at 35,081 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 2,030 miles a year.
Has V9 VYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 VYV has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V9 VYV 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 VYV find?
V9 VYV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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