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BMW 420

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

Y8 SBEMOT history

Y8 SBE is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 11 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 108,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,224 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 SBE
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
11 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 SBE was last recorded at 108,224 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 16,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
91,364 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
16,860 miles
Average per year
8,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,224 miles
  • 2025 – 91,364 miles
  • 2024 – 78,347 miles
  • 2023 – 69,807 miles
  • 2022 – 63,601 miles
  • 2021 – 54,915 miles
  • 2020 – 51,785 miles
  • 2019 – 42,778 miles
  • 2018 – 35,055 miles
  • 2017 – 30,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,224 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing on both edges
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
  • AdvisoryCovers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads are low

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,224 miles (+16,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,224 miles
    Test number
    134889273085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is wearing on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads are low
  2. Pass91,364 miles (+13,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,364 miles
    Test number
    139611669509
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  3. Pass78,347 miles (+8,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,347 miles
    Test number
    957770536410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass69,807 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,807 miles
    Test number
    398698008018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    313108218441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail63,601 miles (+8,686)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    933320264057
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed And worn/wearing on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass54,915 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,915 miles
    Test number
    166018986478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,785 miles
    Test number
    196373494095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,732 miles (+8,954)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,732 miles
    Test number
    564138005880
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm remaining
  10. Pass42,778 miles (+7,723)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,778 miles
    Test number
    673657968715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,055 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,055 miles
    Test number
    425268751040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,526 miles
    Test number
    263071952014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 SBE

Does Y8 SBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 SBE is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 SBE?
The MOT on Y8 SBE is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 SBE done?
Y8 SBE was recorded at 108,224 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 8,905 miles a year.
Has Y8 SBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 SBE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y8 SBE 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 SBE find?
Y8 SBE passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front tyre is wearing on both edges; offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge; covers fitted, and 1 more.

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