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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y20 BYDMOT history

Y20 BYD is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 30 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 155,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,695 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 BYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 BYD was last recorded at 155,695 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,695 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,695 miles
  • 2024 – 146,660 miles
  • 2023 – 134,553 miles
  • 2022 – 124,078 miles
  • 2021 – 112,014 miles
  • 2020 – 102,492 miles
  • 2019 – 79,909 miles
  • 2018 – 68,959 miles
  • 2017 – 58,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,695 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • PATTERN NUMBER PLATES FITTED FRONT/REAR.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,695 miles
    Test number
    495555900772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail155,695 miles (+9,035)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,695 miles
    Test number
    376792341130
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,660 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,660 miles
    Test number
    216161768202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,616 miles (+12,063)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,616 miles
    Test number
    976899233824
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  5. Pass134,553 miles (+10,475)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,553 miles
    Test number
    326781322440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,078 miles (+12,064)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,078 miles
    Test number
    926791447524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,014 miles
    Test number
    247454354295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Fail112,001 miles (+9,509)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,001 miles
    Test number
    213920114706
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass102,492 miles (+22,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,492 miles
    Test number
    323607432390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  10. Pass79,909 miles (+10,950)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,909 miles
    Test number
    735694073745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,959 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,959 miles
    Test number
    131426148422
    • AdvisoryPATTERN NUMBER PLATES FITTED FRONT/REAR.

  12. Fail68,950 miles (+10,817)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,950 miles
    Test number
    225464161704
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPATTERN NUMBER PLATES FITTED FRONT/REAR.

  13. Pass58,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    58,133 miles
    Test number
    829785628821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 BYD

Does Y20 BYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 BYD is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y20 BYD?
The MOT on Y20 BYD is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 BYD done?
Y20 BYD was recorded at 155,695 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 11,488 miles a year.
Has Y20 BYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 BYD has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y20 BYD 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 Y20 BYD find?
Y20 BYD passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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