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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

X50 FXAMOT history

X50 FXA is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 20 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 117,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,477 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X50 FXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X50 FXA was last recorded at 117,477 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,626 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,851 miles
Average per year
9,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,477 miles
  • 2025 – 114,626 miles
  • 2024 – 110,341 miles
  • 2023 – 104,288 miles
  • 2022 – 95,912 miles
  • 2021 – 86,227 miles
  • 2020 – 77,042 miles
  • 2019 – 52,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,477 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight play o/s front inner joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,477 miles
    Test number
    792081322666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,477 miles (+2,851)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,477 miles
    Test number
    181159379969
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass114,626 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,626 miles
    Test number
    838500892997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,341 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,341 miles
    Test number
    409665946188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,288 miles (+8,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,288 miles
    Test number
    362120499387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  6. Pass95,912 miles (+9,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,912 miles
    Test number
    318343040198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass86,227 miles (+9,185)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,227 miles
    Test number
    873068561172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,042 miles
    Test number
    709267821033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s front inner joint
  9. Fail77,042 miles (+24,980)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,042 miles
    Test number
    665165983889
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s front inner joint
  10. Pass52,062 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,062 miles
    Test number
    889007089537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Fail51,904 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,904 miles
    Test number
    566836777108
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake pad wiring broken

Questions about X50 FXA

Does X50 FXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X50 FXA is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X50 FXA?
The MOT on X50 FXA is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X50 FXA done?
X50 FXA was recorded at 117,477 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 9,162 miles a year.
Has X50 FXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X50 FXA has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X50 FXA 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 X50 FXA find?
X50 FXA passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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