BMW 420 P5BMU has 13 MOTs

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This 2014 BMW 420 has Passed 9 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2017

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 150,215 miles 9 months ago on Friday 5th September 2025 at 08:45.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 8th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

P5BMU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 2026150,215 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine & Gearbox Oil Leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers & Suspension Bump Stops Insecure / Damaged
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm, 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres 1.7mm, Replace Asap. 255 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Damaged / Insecure
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20248TH SEPTEMBER 2025135,222 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Damaged / Insecure
  2. ADVISORY - Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Suspension Bump Stop / Dust Covers Insecure
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 2024135,193 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Damaged / Insecure
  2. ADVISORY - Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Suspension Bump Stop / Dust Covers Insecure
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. MAJOR - Headlamps Matched Pair Are Not The Same Colour (4.1.4 (d))
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20238TH SEPTEMBER 2024123,264 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20228TH SEPTEMBER 2023110,529 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge N/s And O/s (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge N/s And O/s (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20218TH SEPTEMBER 202299,401 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20209TH AUGUST 202198,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Undertrays Fitted
FAILED6TH AUGUST 202098,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Undertrays Fitted
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED8TH APRIL 20196TH AUGUST 202067,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Undertrays Fitted
FAILED8TH APRIL 201967,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Undertrays Fitted
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Cleaning Device For Led Or Hid Headlamp Inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
  5. PRS - Offside Headlamp Cleaning Device For Led Or Hid Headlamp Inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
PASSED10TH APRIL 201810TH APRIL 201946,639 MI
PASSED15TH MARCH 201710TH APRIL 201831,090 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Upper Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED15TH MARCH 201731,090 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Central Front Upper Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

P5BMU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

P5BMU MOT Comments

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P5BMU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 150,215 miles | Average yearly mileage: 13,656 miles

P5BMU FAQs

This Bmw 420 with registration P5BMU was manufactured on Friday 11th April 2014 so it is currently 12 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 150,215 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 13,656 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 13 MOTs on record for this Bmw 420 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2017. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means P5BMU has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 420 has had 26 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 420 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does P5BMU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 P5BMU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is P5BMU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 P5BMU does have Tax. Read more

When does P5BMU Tax expire?

The current Tax for P5BMU will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does P5BMU MOT expire?

The current MOT for P5BMU will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 8th September 2026. Read more

When did P5BMU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for P5BMU was on Friday 5th September 2025 at 08:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has P5BMU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for P5BMU we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has P5BMU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 13 MOTs on record for P5BMU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is P5BMU?

P5BMU is registered as a 2014 Bmw 420. Read more

How many miles has P5BMU done?

The odometer reading for P5BMU at the last MOT in September 2025 was 150,215 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 13,656 miles per year. Read more

How old is P5BMU?

The vehicle P5BMU was manufactured in 2014 so it is currently 12 years old. It was first registered on Friday 11th April 2014. Read more

What colour is P5BMU?

The official colour of P5BMU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does P5BMU have?

P5BMU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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