BMW 5 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc
L21 DCNMOT history
L21 DCN is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 28 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 148,589 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 148,589 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,075 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 DCN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 28 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 DCN was last recorded at 148,589 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 12,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 136,417 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,172 miles
- Average per year
- 9,075 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,589 miles
- 2024 – 136,417 miles
- 2023 – 125,206 miles
- 2022 – 122,310 miles
- 2021 – 116,877 miles
- 2019 – 90,881 miles
- 2018 – 79,076 miles
- 2017 – 69,562 miles
- 2016 – 59,929 miles
- 2015 – 52,037 miles
- 2014 – 44,783 miles
- 2013 – 35,690 miles
- 2012 – 25,258 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 5 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,589 miles (+12,172)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 148,589 miles
- Test number
- 781931891393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,417 miles (+11,211)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 136,417 miles
- Test number
- 946511011037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,206 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 125,206 miles
- Test number
- 809455539165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,206 miles (+2,896)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,206 miles
- Test number
- 478148817570
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,310 miles (+5,433)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 122,310 miles
- Test number
- 762667867098
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,877 miles (+7,990)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 116,877 miles
- Test number
- 922708385976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,887 miles (+18,006)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 108,887 miles
- Test number
- 365045032556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear headlamp levelling device worn
Pass90,881 miles (+11,805)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 90,881 miles
- Test number
- 346775645353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,076 miles (+9,514)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 79,076 miles
- Test number
- 344769896051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,562 miles (+9,633)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 69,562 miles
- Test number
- 367563133225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,929 miles (+7,892)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 59,929 miles
- Test number
- 361414522675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,037 miles (+7,254)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 52,037 miles
- Test number
- 128333759881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,783 miles (+9,093)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 44,783 miles
- Test number
- 769650604232
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass35,690 miles (+10,432)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 35,690 miles
- Test number
- 455134293138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,258 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,258 miles
- Test number
- 955047882127
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass25,258 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 25,258 miles
- Test number
- 978997782169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about L21 DCN
- Does L21 DCN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 DCN is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 DCN?
- The MOT on L21 DCN is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 DCN done?
- L21 DCN was recorded at 148,589 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 9,075 miles a year.
- Has L21 DCN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 DCN has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L21 DCN 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 DCN find?
- L21 DCN passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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