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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

L21 JWMMOT history

L21 JWM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 80,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

L21 JWM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,261 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 JWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 JWM was last recorded at 80,261 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,248 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,261 miles
  • 2025 – 74,720 miles
  • 2024 – 68,945 miles
  • 2023 – 60,282 miles
  • 2022 – 53,230 miles
  • 2021 – 46,531 miles
  • 2020 – 46,338 miles
  • 2019 – 38,728 miles
  • 2018 – 36,800 miles
  • 2017 – 30,856 miles
  • 2016 – 26,112 miles
  • 2015 – 21,525 miles
  • 2014 – 17,105 miles
  • 2013 – 11,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,261 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,261 miles
    Test number
    332351886957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail80,248 miles (+5,528)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,248 miles
    Test number
    298989484490
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass74,720 miles (+5,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,720 miles
    Test number
    521833452724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass68,945 miles (+8,663)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    68,945 miles
    Test number
    821330435151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,282 miles (+7,052)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,282 miles
    Test number
    887024976153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,230 miles (+6,699)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,230 miles
    Test number
    313920363785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,531 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,531 miles
    Test number
    590329894368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,338 miles (+7,610)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,338 miles
    Test number
    963171321380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,728 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,728 miles
    Test number
    190188911949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,800 miles (+5,944)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,800 miles
    Test number
    114387784803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,856 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,856 miles
    Test number
    982800238741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,112 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,112 miles
    Test number
    416895029279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,525 miles (+4,420)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,525 miles
    Test number
    778658095144
    • NoteSlight wear on outer edge of o/s/f tyre
  14. Pass17,105 miles (+5,605)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,105 miles
    Test number
    199312134245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    11,500 miles
    Test number
    127835123242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 JWM

Does L21 JWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 JWM is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 JWM?
The MOT on L21 JWM is valid until 11 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 JWM done?
L21 JWM was recorded at 80,261 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 5,500 miles a year.
Has L21 JWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 JWM has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 JWM 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 JWM find?
L21 JWM passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, and 1 more.

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