BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,997 cc
L21 MHTMOT history
L21 MHT is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,969 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 95,969 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,613 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 MHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 17 Jan 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 MHT was last recorded at 95,969 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 6,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,487 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,482 miles
- Average per year
- 5,613 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,969 miles
- 2025 – 89,487 miles
- 2024 – 79,230 miles
- 2023 – 78,083 miles
- 2022 – 72,603 miles
- 2021 – 60,813 miles
- 2020 – 55,433 miles
- 2019 – 44,394 miles
- 2018 – 40,553 miles
- 2017 – 38,572 miles
- 2015 – 33,451 miles
- 2014 – 27,996 miles
- 2013 – 23,097 miles
- 2012 – 19,571 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,969 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Caliper anti rattle clip missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,969 miles (+6,482)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 95,969 miles
- Test number
- 348718583269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Caliper anti rattle clip missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,487 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 89,487 miles
- Test number
- 724696872243
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail89,487 miles (+10,257)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,487 miles
- Test number
- 536946875324
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass79,230 miles (+1,147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 79,230 miles
- Test number
- 928875228632
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,083 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 78,083 miles
- Test number
- 779884574793
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Fail78,080 miles (+5,477)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,080 miles
- Test number
- 852206385803
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass72,603 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 72,603 miles
- Test number
- 701698721670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Fail72,602 miles (+11,789)5 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,602 miles
- Test number
- 936813608004
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass60,813 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 60,813 miles
- Test number
- 385483434877
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail60,812 miles (+5,379)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,812 miles
- Test number
- 903045501029
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass55,433 miles (+11,039)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 55,433 miles
- Test number
- 210022303184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,394 miles (+3,841)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 44,394 miles
- Test number
- 694793643281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,553 miles (+1,981)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 40,553 miles
- Test number
- 630247347040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,572 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 38,572 miles
- Test number
- 219223417399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,569 miles (+5,118)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,569 miles
- Test number
- 617891749932
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass33,451 miles (+5,455)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 33,451 miles
- Test number
- 180456600226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,996 miles (+4,899)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 27,996 miles
- Test number
- 416063644491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,097 miles (+3,526)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 23,097 miles
- Test number
- 377612153357
- NoteLow emissions!
Pass19,571 miles (+3,722)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 19,571 miles
- Test number
- 179613752386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 15,849 miles
- Test number
- 897843912070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 MHT
- Does L21 MHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 MHT is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 MHT?
- The MOT on L21 MHT is valid until 25 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 MHT done?
- L21 MHT was recorded at 95,969 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,613 miles a year.
- Has L21 MHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 MHT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L21 MHT 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 MHT find?
- L21 MHT passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front caliper anti rattle clip missing; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.
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