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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,997 cc

L21 LBUMOT history

L21 LBU is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 99,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

L21 LBU grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,616 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 LBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 LBU was last recorded at 99,616 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 10,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,726 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,890 miles
Average per year
7,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,616 miles
  • 2025 – 88,726 miles
  • 2024 – 80,115 miles
  • 2022 – 69,249 miles
  • 2021 – 56,230 miles
  • 2020 – 51,578 miles
  • 2019 – 48,928 miles
  • 2018 – 41,805 miles
  • 2017 – 33,902 miles
  • 2016 – 26,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,616 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,616 miles (+10,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,616 miles
    Test number
    328464900824
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass88,726 miles (+8,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,726 miles
    Test number
    749225021394
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass80,115 miles (+10,866)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    140820260463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,249 miles (+13,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,249 miles
    Test number
    464679718158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass56,230 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    56,230 miles
    Test number
    351840194078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,578 miles
    Test number
    612792375381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,578 miles (+2,650)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,578 miles
    Test number
    453311824140
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass48,928 miles (+7,123)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    48,928 miles
    Test number
    257653276836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,805 miles
    Test number
    170343515441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail41,805 miles (+7,903)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,805 miles
    Test number
    337689018874
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass33,902 miles (+6,952)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,902 miles
    Test number
    313824738320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    26,950 miles
    Test number
    180003715186
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

Questions about L21 LBU

Does L21 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 LBU is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 LBU?
The MOT on L21 LBU is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 LBU done?
L21 LBU was recorded at 99,616 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,346 miles a year.
Has L21 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 LBU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L21 LBU 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 LBU find?
L21 LBU passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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