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BMW 420

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

Y26 MCNMOT history

Y26 MCN is a white diesel BMW 420 first used on 25 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 90,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,383 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 MCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
25 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 MCN was last recorded at 90,383 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,382 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,383 miles
  • 2025 – 81,746 miles
  • 2024 – 71,187 miles
  • 2023 – 59,602 miles
  • 2022 – 49,684 miles
  • 2021 – 41,452 miles
  • 2020 – 35,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,383 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,383 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    197271302444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail90,382 miles (+8,636)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,382 miles
    Test number
    226760573213
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass81,746 miles (+10,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,746 miles
    Test number
    416602499847
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass71,187 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,187 miles
    Test number
    874876559573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,186 miles (+11,584)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,186 miles
    Test number
    623584053828
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass59,602 miles (+9,918)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,602 miles
    Test number
    192317836455
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass49,684 miles (+8,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    49,684 miles
    Test number
    336502069813
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass41,452 miles (+5,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    41,452 miles
    Test number
    473354272375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass35,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,693 miles
    Test number
    848329388494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 MCN

Does Y26 MCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 MCN is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 MCN?
The MOT on Y26 MCN is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 MCN done?
Y26 MCN was recorded at 90,383 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 9,031 miles a year.
Has Y26 MCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 MCN has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y26 MCN 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 MCN find?
Y26 MCN passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear oil leak, but not excessive differential.

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