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BMW 420

Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

X8 OBCMOT history

X8 OBC is a silver diesel BMW 420 first used on 27 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 109,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,137 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 OBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 OBC was last recorded at 109,137 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 11,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2024: 84,576 miles, lower than 89,826 miles on 21 Jan 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,456 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,681 miles
Average per year
10,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,137 miles
  • 2025 – 97,456 miles
  • 2024 – 84,729 miles
  • 2023 – 89,826 miles
  • 2022 – 57,985 miles
  • 2021 – 52,611 miles
  • 2020 – 44,070 miles
  • 2019 – 33,618 miles
  • 2018 – 23,436 miles
  • 2017 – 20,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,137 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,137 miles (+11,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,137 miles
    Test number
    271660337515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass97,456 miles (+12,727)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,456 miles
    Test number
    309729534019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,729 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,729 miles
    Test number
    875900058303
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail84,576 miles (-5,250)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,576 miles
    Test number
    894925546969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass89,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,826 miles
    Test number
    614869374400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,821 miles (+11,836)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,821 miles
    Test number
    118798221405
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  7. Pass57,985 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,985 miles
    Test number
    310792998716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,611 miles (+8,541)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,611 miles
    Test number
    820086434719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,070 miles (+10,452)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,070 miles
    Test number
    961008504799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,618 miles (+10,182)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    33,618 miles
    Test number
    226266618852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,436 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,436 miles
    Test number
    797243637732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,538 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,538 miles
    Test number
    967116954945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about X8 OBC

Does X8 OBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 OBC is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 OBC?
The MOT on X8 OBC is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 OBC done?
X8 OBC was recorded at 109,137 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 10,234 miles a year.
Has X8 OBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 OBC has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X8 OBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X8 OBC find?
X8 OBC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm.

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