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BMW 420I M Sport Auto

Blue · Petrol · 2021 · 1,998 cc

W5 BCWMOT history

W5 BCW is a blue petrol BMW 420I M Sport Auto first used on 31 Jul 2021. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 3 of 4 MOT tests, with 34,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
34,735 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
4
3 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 BCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420I M Sport Auto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2021
First used
31 Jul 2021
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 BCW was last recorded at 34,735 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 6,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,801 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,934 miles
Average per year
6,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,735 miles
  • 2025 – 27,801 miles
  • 2024 – 22,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,735 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

4 tests since 13 Jul 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    565001247200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail34,733 miles (+6,932)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,733 miles
    Test number
    624981164582
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn its the straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass27,801 miles (+5,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    27,801 miles
    Test number
    164046141030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass22,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    22,153 miles
    Test number
    438047522807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 BCW

Does W5 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 BCW is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 BCW?
The MOT on W5 BCW is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 BCW done?
W5 BCW was recorded at 34,735 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,227 miles a year.
Has W5 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 BCW has failed 1 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 BCW 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 W5 BCW find?
W5 BCW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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