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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L21 BNKMOT history

L21 BNK is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 103,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L21 BNK silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,426 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BNK was last recorded at 103,426 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 13,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,873 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
13,553 miles
Average per year
7,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,426 miles
  • 2025 – 89,873 miles
  • 2024 – 73,838 miles
  • 2023 – 52,840 miles
  • 2022 – 51,032 miles
  • 2021 – 48,585 miles
  • 2020 – 47,566 miles
  • 2019 – 42,463 miles
  • 2018 – 35,367 miles
  • 2017 – 29,948 miles
  • 2016 – 26,969 miles
  • 2014 – 20,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,426 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,426 miles (+13,553)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,426 miles
    Test number
    734408885191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,873 miles
    Test number
    499554908090
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Fail89,865 miles (+16,027)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,865 miles
    Test number
    566119277350
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Pass73,838 miles (+20,998)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,838 miles
    Test number
    735366232696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,840 miles (+1,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    52,840 miles
    Test number
    127237434474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass51,032 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,032 miles
    Test number
    316399235342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,585 miles (+1,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,585 miles
    Test number
    426262892922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass47,566 miles (+5,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,566 miles
    Test number
    392281015771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass42,463 miles (+7,096)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,463 miles
    Test number
    100213982880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,367 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,367 miles
    Test number
    638708560977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,948 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,948 miles
    Test number
    762409320230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,969 miles (+5,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,969 miles
    Test number
    765367378439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge
  13. Pass20,989 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,989 miles
    Test number
    258943884203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

Questions about L21 BNK

Does L21 BNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BNK is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 BNK?
The MOT on L21 BNK is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 BNK done?
L21 BNK was recorded at 103,426 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,219 miles a year.
Has L21 BNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 BNK has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 BNK 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 BNK find?
L21 BNK passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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