BMW 420
Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
Y26 AKOMOT history
Y26 AKO is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 112,187 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 112,187 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 13,040 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y26 AKO
- 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
- 31 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y26 AKO was last recorded at 112,187 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,058 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,129 miles
- Average per year
- 13,040 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,187 miles
- 2025 – 108,058 miles
- 2023 – 100,242 miles
- 2022 – 69,557 miles
- 2021 – 41,162 miles
- 2020 – 29,137 miles
- 2019 – 21,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,187 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
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.
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge wear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative slight damage to headlight washer and bumper
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
11 tests since 4 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,187 miles (+4,129)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 112,187 miles
- Test number
- 945822319137
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Pass108,058 miles (+7,816)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 108,058 miles
- Test number
- 266727673149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,242 miles (+228)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 100,242 miles
- Test number
- 264285102507
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail100,014 miles (+30,457)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,014 miles
- Test number
- 496835977938
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Halo lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,557 miles (+117)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 69,557 miles
- Test number
- 698707206405
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative slight damage to headlight washer and bumper (4.1.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some testable items
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Fail69,440 miles (+28,278)3 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,440 miles
- Test number
- 173307510742
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect weld cracked (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative slight damage to headlight washer and bumper (4.1.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some testable items
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass41,162 miles (+7,033)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 41,162 miles
- Test number
- 146243368267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,129 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 34,129 miles
- Test number
- 377287605746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,120 miles (+4,983)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 34,120 miles
- Test number
- 196548847790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,137 miles (+7,487)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 29,137 miles
- Test number
- 551103445152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,650 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 21,650 miles
- Test number
- 651046725819
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Questions about Y26 AKO
- Does Y26 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 AKO is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y26 AKO?
- The MOT on Y26 AKO is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y26 AKO done?
- Y26 AKO was recorded at 112,187 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 13,040 miles a year.
- Has Y26 AKO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y26 AKO has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y26 AKO 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 Y26 AKO find?
- Y26 AKO passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened.
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