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BMW 118

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L21 JAXMOT history

L21 JAX is a grey diesel BMW 118 first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 106,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
106,704 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 JAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 JAX was last recorded at 106,704 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 9,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,627 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,077 miles
Average per year
6,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,704 miles
  • 2025 – 97,627 miles
  • 2021 – 97,152 miles
  • 2020 – 90,196 miles
  • 2019 – 84,469 miles
  • 2018 – 76,981 miles
  • 2017 – 68,981 miles
  • 2016 – 58,119 miles
  • 2015 – 50,067 miles
  • 2014 – 44,212 miles
  • 2013 – 35,825 miles
  • 2012 – 26,462 miles
  • 2011 – 17,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,704 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,704 miles (+9,077)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,704 miles
    Test number
    367706743630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,627 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,627 miles
    Test number
    840196038973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,152 miles (+6,956)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,152 miles
    Test number
    144279242834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass90,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,196 miles
    Test number
    884649307591
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail90,196 miles (+5,727)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,196 miles
    Test number
    426929721121
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,469 miles
    Test number
    759097524695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,469 miles (+7,488)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,469 miles
    Test number
    730485834367
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass76,981 miles (+8,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,981 miles
    Test number
    790930403498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,981 miles
    Test number
    977116437335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail68,979 miles (+10,860)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,979 miles
    Test number
    867092661306
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass58,119 miles (+8,052)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,119 miles
    Test number
    696373736943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,067 miles (+5,855)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,067 miles
    Test number
    826958305288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,212 miles
    Test number
    788449864228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail44,212 miles (+8,387)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,212 miles
    Test number
    817828964234
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass35,825 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,825 miles
    Test number
    549310273260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer edge wearing close to cord

  16. Pass35,825 miles (+9,363)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,825 miles
    Test number
    376990573227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,462 miles (+8,895)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,462 miles
    Test number
    839493662208
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn low on outter edge 2mm

  18. Pass17,567 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    17,567 miles
    Test number
    187221191282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,425 miles
    Test number
    409859841297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 JAX

Does L21 JAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 JAX is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 JAX?
The MOT on L21 JAX is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 JAX done?
L21 JAX was recorded at 106,704 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 6,103 miles a year.
Has L21 JAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 JAX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L21 JAX 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 JAX find?
L21 JAX passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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