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BMW 218

Red · Petrol · 2019 · 1,499 cc

L21 BOWMOT history

L21 BOW is a red petrol BMW 218 first used on 8 Jan 2019. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 5 of 5 MOT tests, with 42,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,460 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
5
5 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
218
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
8 Jan 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BOW was last recorded at 42,460 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 6,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,753 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,707 miles
Average per year
6,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,460 miles
  • 2025 – 35,753 miles
  • 2024 – 28,842 miles
  • 2023 – 22,650 miles
  • 2022 – 14,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,460 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 3 Feb 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,460 miles (+6,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,460 miles
    Test number
    967891844422
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass35,753 miles (+6,911)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    35,753 miles
    Test number
    746947774308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,842 miles (+6,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    28,842 miles
    Test number
    480380500310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass22,650 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    22,650 miles
    Test number
    429551410517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass14,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    14,736 miles
    Test number
    404392130646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 BOW

Does L21 BOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 BOW is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 BOW?
The MOT on L21 BOW is valid until 30 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 BOW done?
L21 BOW was recorded at 42,460 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 6,711 miles a year.
Has L21 BOW ever failed its MOT?
No. L21 BOW has passed all 5 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L21 BOW 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 BOW find?
L21 BOW passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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