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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y8 FRMMOT history

Y8 FRM is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 10 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 112,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,661 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 FRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 FRM was last recorded at 112,661 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 8,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,681 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,980 miles
Average per year
9,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,661 miles
  • 2024 – 103,681 miles
  • 2023 – 93,012 miles
  • 2022 – 80,551 miles
  • 2021 – 69,247 miles
  • 2020 – 56,275 miles
  • 2019 – 49,867 miles
  • 2018 – 43,948 miles
  • 2017 – 34,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,661 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF&NSF badly worn on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR&NSR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 19 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,661 miles (+8,980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,661 miles
    Test number
    300361077692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass103,681 miles (+10,669)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    103,681 miles
    Test number
    334264940274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,012 miles (+110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,012 miles
    Test number
    821416558400
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF&NSF badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Fail92,902 miles (+12,351)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,902 miles
    Test number
    627423686105
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF&NSF badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSR&NSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass80,551 miles (+11,304)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,551 miles
    Test number
    262779213117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,247 miles (+12,972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,247 miles
    Test number
    405961625921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass56,275 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,275 miles
    Test number
    389128861606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,867 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,867 miles
    Test number
    398614017012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,948 miles (+9,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    43,948 miles
    Test number
    851984784839
    • AdvisoryAdvise all b/pads 50% worn
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres on 2mm tread depth
  10. Pass34,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    34,768 miles
    Test number
    393872235303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 FRM

Does Y8 FRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 FRM is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 FRM?
The MOT on Y8 FRM is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 FRM done?
Y8 FRM was recorded at 112,661 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 9,861 miles a year.
Has Y8 FRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 FRM has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y8 FRM 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 Y8 FRM find?
Y8 FRM passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and inner sidewall damaged; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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