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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L21 CHAMOT history

L21 CHA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L21 CHA silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,324 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 CHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 Apr 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 CHA was last recorded at 132,324 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 7,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,073 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,251 miles
Average per year
7,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,324 miles
  • 2025 – 125,073 miles
  • 2023 – 116,761 miles
  • 2022 – 113,552 miles
  • 2021 – 108,061 miles
  • 2020 – 102,120 miles
  • 2019 – 88,474 miles
  • 2018 – 82,564 miles
  • 2017 – 76,699 miles
  • 2016 – 70,706 miles
  • 2015 – 57,593 miles
  • 2014 – 46,236 miles
  • 2013 – 34,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,324 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,324 miles (+7,251)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,324 miles
    Test number
    533288293014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,073 miles (+8,312)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,073 miles
    Test number
    141603531266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,761 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,761 miles
    Test number
    414937178910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,700 miles (+3,148)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,700 miles
    Test number
    442193443611
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass113,552 miles (+5,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,552 miles
    Test number
    661220666865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass108,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,061 miles
    Test number
    494372586714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,061 miles (+5,941)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,061 miles
    Test number
    761007177716
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass102,120 miles (+13,646)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,120 miles
    Test number
    663809005599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,474 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    780041604514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail88,471 miles (+5,907)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,471 miles
    Test number
    794476303663
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass82,564 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    112797437537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,699 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,699 miles
    Test number
    123535081871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,706 miles (+13,113)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,706 miles
    Test number
    977073301988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,593 miles (+11,357)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    819519785061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,236 miles (+11,718)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,236 miles
    Test number
    575369394056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,518 miles
    Test number
    217128303452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 CHA

Does L21 CHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 CHA is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 CHA?
The MOT on L21 CHA is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 CHA done?
L21 CHA was recorded at 132,324 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,668 miles a year.
Has L21 CHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 CHA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L21 CHA 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 CHA find?
L21 CHA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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