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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

Y21 SSHMOT history

Y21 SSH is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 27 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 77,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

Y21 SSH black BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 4 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,704 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 SSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 SSH was last recorded at 77,704 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 5,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,089 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,615 miles
Average per year
6,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,704 miles
  • 2025 – 72,089 miles
  • 2024 – 62,020 miles
  • 2023 – 53,089 miles
  • 2022 – 47,494 miles
  • 2021 – 40,942 miles
  • 2019 – 35,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,704 miles

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,704 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,704 miles
    Test number
    238751559643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,089 miles (+10,069)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,089 miles
    Test number
    395029652263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    911038123004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,020 miles (+8,931)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    967918299174
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  5. Pass53,089 miles (+5,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,089 miles
    Test number
    300084335590
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass47,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,494 miles
    Test number
    165763258409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail47,494 miles (+6,552)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,494 miles
    Test number
    866037670618
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass40,942 miles (+5,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    40,942 miles
    Test number
    527662917861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass35,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,362 miles
    Test number
    294326974660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 SSH

Does Y21 SSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 SSH is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 SSH?
The MOT on Y21 SSH is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 SSH done?
Y21 SSH was recorded at 77,704 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,338 miles a year.
Has Y21 SSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 SSH has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y21 SSH 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 Y21 SSH find?
Y21 SSH passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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