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BMW 120

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L21 GMPMOT history

L21 GMP is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 79,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,263 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 GMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 GMP was last recorded at 79,263 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,246 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
5,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,263 miles
  • 2024 – 74,767 miles
  • 2023 – 64,243 miles
  • 2022 – 57,005 miles
  • 2021 – 50,426 miles
  • 2020 – 43,464 miles
  • 2019 – 40,163 miles
  • 2018 – 32,938 miles
  • 2017 – 28,771 miles
  • 2016 – 21,892 miles
  • 2015 – 20,378 miles
  • 2014 – 17,299 miles
  • 2013 – 13,488 miles
  • 2012 – 9,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,263 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,263 miles (+17)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,263 miles
    Test number
    713727089541
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail79,246 miles (+4,479)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,246 miles
    Test number
    484098061826
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass74,767 miles (+10,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,767 miles
    Test number
    512704149047
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit tread reading 2mm 205/55/16 91w (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass64,243 miles (+7,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,243 miles
    Test number
    282037344379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass57,005 miles (+6,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,005 miles
    Test number
    428102423866
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass50,426 miles (+6,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,426 miles
    Test number
    426270855788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass43,464 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,464 miles
    Test number
    333088698909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,163 miles (+7,225)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,163 miles
    Test number
    636720579548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,938 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,938 miles
    Test number
    611552615248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,771 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,771 miles
    Test number
    103144041686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,892 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    21,892 miles
    Test number
    223738810756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,378 miles (+3,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    20,378 miles
    Test number
    595504869375
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are starting to perish
  13. Pass17,299 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,299 miles
    Test number
    417782924336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,488 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    13,488 miles
    Test number
    735889623362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    9,405 miles
    Test number
    768962822374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 GMP

Does L21 GMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 GMP is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 GMP?
The MOT on L21 GMP is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 GMP done?
L21 GMP was recorded at 79,263 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 5,354 miles a year.
Has L21 GMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 GMP has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 GMP 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 GMP find?
L21 GMP passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn outer edge; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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