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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y6 YJCMOT history

Y6 YJC is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 134,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

Y6 YJC blue BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
134,723 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 YJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 YJC was last recorded at 134,723 miles on 15 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,716 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
10,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,723 miles
  • 2025 – 123,636 miles
  • 2024 – 116,949 miles
  • 2023 – 110,104 miles
  • 2022 – 91,210 miles
  • 2021 – 88,841 miles
  • 2020 – 78,509 miles
  • 2019 – 63,876 miles
  • 2018 – 52,114 miles
  • 2017 – 41,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,723 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19)(sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19)(sidewall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,723 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    134,723 miles
    Test number
    507404232391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail134,716 miles (+11,080)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,716 miles
    Test number
    504444266720
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass123,636 miles (+32)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    123,636 miles
    Test number
    666329669296
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19)(sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19)(sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail123,604 miles (+6,655)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,604 miles
    Test number
    281763489693
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19)(sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19)(sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass116,949 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,949 miles
    Test number
    708091320158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency significantly weaker than Nearside
  6. Fail116,929 miles (+6,825)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,929 miles
    Test number
    768241382702
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTPMS illuminated
  7. Pass110,104 miles (+18,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,104 miles
    Test number
    820038161096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass91,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,210 miles
    Test number
    431203549814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,210 miles (+2,369)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,210 miles
    Test number
    588248202030
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  10. Pass88,841 miles (+10,332)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,841 miles
    Test number
    720923162639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,509 miles (+14,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,509 miles
    Test number
    247256800383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass63,876 miles (+11,762)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,876 miles
    Test number
    895217709693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,114 miles (+10,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,114 miles
    Test number
    662872262957
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread 2mm left
  14. Pass41,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,177 miles
    Test number
    124044597103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 YJC

Does Y6 YJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 YJC is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 YJC?
The MOT on Y6 YJC is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 YJC done?
Y6 YJC was recorded at 134,723 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 10,157 miles a year.
Has Y6 YJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 YJC has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y6 YJC 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 Y6 YJC find?
Y6 YJC passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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