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BMW X1

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L21 BNFMOT history

L21 BNF is a grey diesel BMW X1 first used on 21 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 221,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

L21 BNF grey BMW X1 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X1, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
221,416 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X1
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BNF was last recorded at 221,416 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,407 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
14,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,416 miles
  • 2025 – 208,189 miles
  • 2024 – 192,549 miles
  • 2023 – 183,011 miles
  • 2022 – 176,833 miles
  • 2021 – 168,013 miles
  • 2020 – 159,252 miles
  • 2019 – 141,833 miles
  • 2018 – 122,561 miles
  • 2017 – 97,894 miles
  • 2016 – 71,960 miles
  • 2015 – 50,946 miles
  • 2014 – 37,843 miles
  • 2013 – 30,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,416 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,416 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    221,416 miles
    Test number
    104151943064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail221,407 miles (+13,218)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,407 miles
    Test number
    728648619126
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass208,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    208,189 miles
    Test number
    495023286476
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail208,189 miles (+15,640)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,189 miles
    Test number
    156414354544
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass192,549 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    192,549 miles
    Test number
    365401539741
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn near to limit!
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to limit!

  6. Fail192,549 miles (+9,538)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,549 miles
    Test number
    890535865128
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn near to limit!
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to limit!

  7. Pass183,011 miles (+6,178)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    183,011 miles
    Test number
    416439571622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,833 miles (+8,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    176,833 miles
    Test number
    708703832945
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

  9. Pass168,013 miles (+8,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    168,013 miles
    Test number
    439504885554
    • AdvisoryRear rear brakes slightly binding

  10. Pass159,252 miles (+17,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,252 miles
    Test number
    642340128017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass141,833 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    141,833 miles
    Test number
    872232460978
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  12. Fail141,833 miles (+19,272)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,833 miles
    Test number
    764841704845
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  13. Pass122,561 miles (+24,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,561 miles
    Test number
    792468285957
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass97,894 miles (+25,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,894 miles
    Test number
    855626954242
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass71,960 miles (+21,014)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,960 miles
    Test number
    376308482678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,946 miles (+13,103)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,946 miles
    Test number
    207819825093
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass37,843 miles (+7,515)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,843 miles
    Test number
    936339424063
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass30,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,328 miles
    Test number
    416863723141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 BNF

Does L21 BNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BNF is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 BNF?
The MOT on L21 BNF is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 BNF done?
L21 BNF was recorded at 221,416 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 14,346 miles a year.
Has L21 BNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 BNF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 BNF 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 BNF find?
L21 BNF passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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