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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

Y5 DPYMOT history

Y5 DPY is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 4 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 184,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

Y5 DPY grey BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
184,563 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
17,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 DPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
4 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 DPY was last recorded at 184,563 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 17,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,815 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
17,748 miles
Average per year
17,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,563 miles
  • 2025 – 166,815 miles
  • 2024 – 154,632 miles
  • 2023 – 146,220 miles
  • 2022 – 123,859 miles
  • 2021 – 105,478 miles
  • 2020 – 87,670 miles
  • 2019 – 59,202 miles
  • 2018 – 33,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,563 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Steering arm has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,563 miles (+17,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    184,563 miles
    Test number
    547591048548
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass166,815 miles (+12,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    166,815 miles
    Test number
    448485121883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass154,632 miles (+8,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,632 miles
    Test number
    582374090435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,220 miles (+22,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,220 miles
    Test number
    895154248840
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes worn

  5. Pass123,859 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,859 miles
    Test number
    878414898144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm has slight play

  6. Fail123,859 miles (+18,381)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,859 miles
    Test number
    146488727975
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm has slight play

  7. Pass105,478 miles (+17,808)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,478 miles
    Test number
    431950279910
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass87,670 miles (+28,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,670 miles
    Test number
    541024232298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stop perishing/worn

  9. Pass59,202 miles (+26,103)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,202 miles
    Test number
    923434558254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,099 miles
    Test number
    390870523414
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y5 DPY

Does Y5 DPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 DPY is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 DPY?
The MOT on Y5 DPY is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 DPY done?
Y5 DPY was recorded at 184,563 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 17,788 miles a year.
Has Y5 DPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 DPY has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y5 DPY 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 DPY find?
Y5 DPY passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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