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BMW 420

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y5 DBXMOT history

Y5 DBX is a black diesel BMW 420 first used on 27 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 99,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,482 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 DBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 DBX was last recorded at 99,482 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 11,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,809 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,673 miles
Average per year
10,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,482 miles
  • 2024 – 87,809 miles
  • 2023 – 75,641 miles
  • 2022 – 62,992 miles
  • 2021 – 49,659 miles
  • 2020 – 46,281 miles
  • 2019 – 40,351 miles
  • 2018 – 24,422 miles
  • 2017 – 18,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,482 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Slight play in steering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Both rear tyres are worn at inner edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 24 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,482 miles
    Test number
    824280546263
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail99,482 miles (+11,673)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,482 miles
    Test number
    569882413633
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,809 miles (+12,168)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,809 miles
    Test number
    909024151203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,641 miles (+95)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,641 miles
    Test number
    765266055282
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in steering
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail75,546 miles (+12,554)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,546 miles
    Test number
    401749791916
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in steering
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass62,992 miles (+13,333)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,992 miles
    Test number
    623144838234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass49,659 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    49,659 miles
    Test number
    616073872820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,281 miles (+5,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,281 miles
    Test number
    640487654684
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass40,351 miles (+15,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,351 miles
    Test number
    473562736814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass24,422 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    24,422 miles
    Test number
    201378164493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,413 miles (+5,474)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,413 miles
    Test number
    246726050280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass18,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    18,939 miles
    Test number
    677783050050
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn at inner edges.
  13. Fail18,939 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,939 miles
    Test number
    448469708266
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn at inner edges.

Questions about Y5 DBX

Does Y5 DBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 DBX is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 DBX?
The MOT on Y5 DBX is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 DBX done?
Y5 DBX was recorded at 99,482 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 10,051 miles a year.
Has Y5 DBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 DBX has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 DBX 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 Y5 DBX find?
Y5 DBX passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front + rear; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside.

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