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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2014 · 1,997 cc

L21 DXXMOT history

L21 DXX is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 89,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L21 DXX bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
89,005 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 DXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
6 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 DXX was last recorded at 89,005 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 9,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2022: 57,431 miles, lower than 57,892 miles on 26 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,615 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,390 miles
Average per year
7,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,005 miles
  • 2025 – 79,615 miles
  • 2024 – 73,153 miles
  • 2023 – 66,597 miles
  • 2022 – 57,443 miles
  • 2021 – 56,040 miles
  • 2020 – 56,009 miles
  • 2019 – 48,013 miles
  • 2018 – 36,758 miles
  • 2017 – 25,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,005 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,005 miles (+9,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    89,005 miles
    Test number
    819351271335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass79,615 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    234421965196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,153 miles (+6,556)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,153 miles
    Test number
    344557499141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,597 miles (+9,154)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,597 miles
    Test number
    382079481897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,443 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,443 miles
    Test number
    705169932475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,431 miles (-461)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,431 miles
    Test number
    888557374814
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45R18
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  7. Pass57,892 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,892 miles
    Test number
    105148290334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,040 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    763195676578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,009 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,009 miles
    Test number
    144241974219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,739 miles (+6,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,739 miles
    Test number
    512894601334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass48,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    399317349871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,013 miles (+11,255)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,013 miles
    Test number
    565535982424
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass36,758 miles (+11,184)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    36,758 miles
    Test number
    824666450533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    25,574 miles
    Test number
    516649851663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 DXX

Does L21 DXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 DXX is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 DXX?
The MOT on L21 DXX is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 DXX done?
L21 DXX was recorded at 89,005 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 7,155 miles a year.
Has L21 DXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 DXX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L21 DXX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L21 DXX find?
L21 DXX passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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