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BMW 118

Bronze · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L21 KNYMOT history

L21 KNY is a bronze diesel BMW 118 first used on 12 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
149,845 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 KNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 KNY was last recorded at 149,845 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 8,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,013 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,832 miles
Average per year
10,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,845 miles
  • 2025 – 141,013 miles
  • 2024 – 126,391 miles
  • 2023 – 109,957 miles
  • 2022 – 79,707 miles
  • 2021 – 73,501 miles
  • 2020 – 68,007 miles
  • 2019 – 61,747 miles
  • 2018 – 53,040 miles
  • 2017 – 46,068 miles
  • 2016 – 42,154 miles
  • 2015 – 37,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,845 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    149,845 miles
    Test number
    839842555579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail149,839 miles (+8,826)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,839 miles
    Test number
    666255818069
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,013 miles (+14,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    141,013 miles
    Test number
    217392734385
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass126,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,391 miles
    Test number
    935939606893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail126,391 miles (+16,434)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,391 miles
    Test number
    966200909971
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass109,957 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,957 miles
    Test number
    150482815923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,716 miles (+30,009)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,716 miles
    Test number
    163140890651
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass79,707 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,707 miles
    Test number
    368124451921
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail79,702 miles (+6,201)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,702 miles
    Test number
    403582550941
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass73,501 miles (+5,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    292330083512
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass68,007 miles (+6,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,007 miles
    Test number
    920760643065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass61,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    61,747 miles
    Test number
    234019412352
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail61,742 miles (+8,702)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,742 miles
    Test number
    113017933109
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass53,040 miles (+6,972)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,040 miles
    Test number
    905144226865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,068 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,068 miles
    Test number
    844046650483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,059 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,059 miles
    Test number
    314908897870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,154 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,154 miles
    Test number
    826211164782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,669 miles
    Test number
    706540475174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 KNY

Does L21 KNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 KNY is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 KNY?
The MOT on L21 KNY is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 KNY done?
L21 KNY was recorded at 149,845 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 10,233 miles a year.
Has L21 KNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 KNY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 KNY 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 KNY find?
L21 KNY passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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