BMW 218
Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,995 cc
L21 BLSMOT history
L21 BLS is a black diesel BMW 218 first used on 31 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 68,853 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 68,853 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,903 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 BLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 218
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 31 Jul 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 BLS was last recorded at 68,853 miles on 26 May 2026, 8,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 60,360 miles · 30 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,493 miles
- Average per year
- 7,903 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,853 miles
- 2025 – 60,360 miles
- 2024 – 51,706 miles
- 2023 – 44,594 miles
- 2022 – 37,667 miles
- 2021 – 25,411 miles
- 2020 – 23,780 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,853 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 23 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,853 miles (+8,493)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 68,853 miles
- Test number
- 224605338977
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,360 miles (+68)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 60,360 miles
- Test number
- 411054691186
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Fail60,292 miles (+8,586)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,292 miles
- Test number
- 403362187606
- MajorExhaust system insecure where the flexi is on cat convertor and middle section meet.. exhaust is loose and is resting on cars undertray... had this undertray not been there exhaust would possibly be touching the floor (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))
Pass51,706 miles (+7,112)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2025
- Odometer
- 51,706 miles
- Test number
- 165786473186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass44,594 miles (+6,927)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 44,594 miles
- Test number
- 328947091928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,667 miles (+12,256)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 37,667 miles
- Test number
- 203683553728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,411 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 25,411 miles
- Test number
- 533397741875
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass25,411 miles (+1,631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 25,411 miles
- Test number
- 114459517759
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass23,780 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 23,780 miles
- Test number
- 931804309201
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail23,780 miles1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,780 miles
- Test number
- 849990828331
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 103168579248
- AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Questions about L21 BLS
- Does L21 BLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BLS is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 BLS?
- The MOT on L21 BLS is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 BLS done?
- L21 BLS was recorded at 68,853 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 7,903 miles a year.
- Has L21 BLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 BLS has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L21 BLS 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 L21 BLS find?
- L21 BLS passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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