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BMW 420

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,997 cc

W5 DKAMOT history

W5 DKA is a grey petrol BMW 420 first used on 13 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 115,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,187 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 DKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 DKA was last recorded at 115,187 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,146 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,041 miles
Average per year
8,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,187 miles
  • 2025 – 114,146 miles
  • 2024 – 112,013 miles
  • 2023 – 109,195 miles
  • 2022 – 104,580 miles
  • 2021 – 86,466 miles
  • 2019 – 55,995 miles
  • 2018 – 40,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,187 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,187 miles (+1,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,187 miles
    Test number
    869989593260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass114,146 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,146 miles
    Test number
    552441360815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,013 miles (+2,818)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,013 miles
    Test number
    727518490531
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass109,195 miles (+4,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,195 miles
    Test number
    213290830987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded slightly
  5. Pass104,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    104,580 miles
    Test number
    383985556709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,580 miles (+1,810)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,580 miles
    Test number
    943129825768
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail102,770 miles (+16,304)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,770 miles
    Test number
    459181851631
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside day time running light not working
  8. Pass86,466 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,466 miles
    Test number
    226412068384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail86,465 miles (+30,470)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,465 miles
    Test number
    751049956279
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass55,995 miles (+15,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,995 miles
    Test number
    367152720627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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))
  11. Pass40,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,779 miles
    Test number
    710783657721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail40,777 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,777 miles
    Test number
    464989761574
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W5 DKA

Does W5 DKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 DKA is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 DKA?
The MOT on W5 DKA is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 DKA done?
W5 DKA was recorded at 115,187 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,728 miles a year.
Has W5 DKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 DKA has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on W5 DKA 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 DKA find?
W5 DKA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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