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Honda Civic

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,339 cc

L21 BMHMOT history

L21 BMH is a grey petrol Honda Civic first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 141,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L21 BMH grey Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,970 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,339 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BMH was last recorded at 141,970 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 4,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,397 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,573 miles
Average per year
10,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,970 miles
  • 2025 – 137,397 miles
  • 2024 – 120,511 miles
  • 2022 – 113,129 miles
  • 2021 – 105,017 miles
  • 2020 – 95,840 miles
  • 2019 – 84,258 miles
  • 2018 – 71,109 miles
  • 2017 – 54,335 miles
  • 2016 – 43,388 miles
  • 2015 – 30,776 miles
  • 2014 – 23,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,970 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 punctures

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in very poor condition. on 2.2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,970 miles (+4,573)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,970 miles
    Test number
    270249858618
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high

  2. Pass137,397 miles (+16,886)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,397 miles
    Test number
    583330740874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,511 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,511 miles
    Test number
    543551473502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail120,511 miles (+7,382)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,511 miles
    Test number
    859977172982
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass113,129 miles (+8,112)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,129 miles
    Test number
    450583686946
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,017 miles
    Test number
    460041247624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,017 miles (+9,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,017 miles
    Test number
    370601936573
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,840 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,840 miles
    Test number
    188626439139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail95,840 miles (+11,582)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,840 miles
    Test number
    496601952105
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,258 miles
    Test number
    664192783631
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail84,258 miles (+13,149)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,258 miles
    Test number
    364350173729
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass71,109 miles (+25)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,109 miles
    Test number
    706159618977
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 punctures
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in very poor condition. on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail71,084 miles (+16,749)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,084 miles
    Test number
    184147082674
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 punctures
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in very poor condition. on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass54,335 miles (+5,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,335 miles
    Test number
    512517722831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking

  15. Fail49,160 miles (+5,772)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,160 miles
    Test number
    660016795651
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass43,388 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,388 miles
    Test number
    736487005895
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S outer pad only 2mm (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail43,366 miles (+12,590)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,366 miles
    Test number
    700555026518
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S outer pad only 2mm (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass30,776 miles (+7,752)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,776 miles
    Test number
    556573625222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,024 miles
    Test number
    546661954242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 BMH

Does L21 BMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BMH is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 BMH?
The MOT on L21 BMH is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 BMH done?
L21 BMH was recorded at 141,970 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 10,285 miles a year.
Has L21 BMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 BMH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 BMH 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 BMH find?
L21 BMH passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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