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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L21 LHSMOT history

L21 LHS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 165,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

L21 LHS blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,082 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
16,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 LHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 LHS was last recorded at 165,082 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 10,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,962 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,120 miles
Average per year
16,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,082 miles
  • 2024 – 154,962 miles
  • 2023 – 135,491 miles
  • 2022 – 108,355 miles
  • 2021 – 84,152 miles
  • 2020 – 71,483 miles
  • 2019 – 60,204 miles
  • 2018 – 50,005 miles
  • 2017 – 37,571 miles
  • 2016 – 19,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,082 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,082 miles (+10,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,082 miles
    Test number
    656098262611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass154,962 miles (+19,471)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    154,962 miles
    Test number
    148150503441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,491 miles (+27,136)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,491 miles
    Test number
    782944361613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,355 miles (+24,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,355 miles
    Test number
    476245671761
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass84,152 miles (+12,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,152 miles
    Test number
    403941176746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,483 miles (+11,279)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,483 miles
    Test number
    902281474302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,204 miles
    Test number
    493764555888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,204 miles (+10,199)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,204 miles
    Test number
    632339524506
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread near limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass50,005 miles (+582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,005 miles
    Test number
    142617334991
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail49,423 miles (+11,852)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,423 miles
    Test number
    661048916489
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail37,571 miles (+17,837)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,571 miles
    Test number
    490352751099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  12. Pass19,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    19,734 miles
    Test number
    474311321437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail19,734 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,734 miles
    Test number
    128024519837
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Questions about L21 LHS

Does L21 LHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 LHS is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 LHS?
The MOT on L21 LHS is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 LHS done?
L21 LHS was recorded at 165,082 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 16,126 miles a year.
Has L21 LHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 LHS has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on L21 LHS 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 LHS find?
L21 LHS passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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