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Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 2,979 cc

L21 CJMMOT history

L21 CJM is a blue petrol BMW 1 Series first used on 21 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

L21 CJM blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,198 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 CJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 CJM was last recorded at 72,198 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,909 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
289 miles
Average per year
9,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,198 miles
  • 2025 – 58,569 miles
  • 2024 – 44,297 miles
  • 2023 – 32,298 miles
  • 2022 – 22,146 miles
  • 2021 – 19,737 miles
  • 2020 – 10,746 miles
  • 2019 – 8,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,198 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,198 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,198 miles
    Test number
    103602046802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,909 miles (+13,340)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,909 miles
    Test number
    729839477817
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour front position lamps showing yellow (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,569 miles (+14,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    58,569 miles
    Test number
    437120588587
    • 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))
  4. Pass44,297 miles (+11,999)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    44,297 miles
    Test number
    446260968904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,298 miles (+10,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    32,298 miles
    Test number
    921948672921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass22,146 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    22,146 miles
    Test number
    575006168570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,737 miles (+8,991)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    19,737 miles
    Test number
    328504779489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,746 miles (+2,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    10,746 miles
    Test number
    716510220987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear perishing in tread on outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perishing in tread on outer shoulder
  9. Pass8,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    8,163 miles
    Test number
    578212435876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 CJM

Does L21 CJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 CJM is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 CJM?
The MOT on L21 CJM is valid until 18 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 CJM done?
L21 CJM was recorded at 72,198 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 9,790 miles a year.
Has L21 CJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 CJM has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 CJM 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 CJM find?
L21 CJM passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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