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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L21 MMMMOT history

L21 MMM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L21 MMM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,535 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 MMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 MMM was last recorded at 88,535 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,168 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,367 miles
Average per year
4,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,535 miles
  • 2024 – 86,168 miles
  • 2023 – 84,923 miles
  • 2022 – 83,785 miles
  • 2021 – 82,109 miles
  • 2020 – 79,409 miles
  • 2019 – 68,769 miles
  • 2018 – 67,828 miles
  • 2017 – 59,845 miles
  • 2016 – 54,603 miles
  • 2015 – 43,840 miles
  • 2014 – 36,870 miles
  • 2013 – 29,702 miles
  • 2012 – 26,794 miles
  • 2011 – 19,970 miles
  • 2010 – 16,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,535 miles
  • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine air filter box insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelled/corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,535 miles (+2,367)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,535 miles
    Test number
    435229750012
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine air filter box insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelled/corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass86,168 miles (+1,245)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    86,168 miles
    Test number
    612589332988
    • MinorCentral Rear Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,923 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    84,923 miles
    Test number
    861226820007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,785 miles (+1,676)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,785 miles
    Test number
    453758245692
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,109 miles (+2,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,109 miles
    Test number
    918639112783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass79,409 miles (+20)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,409 miles
    Test number
    983463104910
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail79,389 miles (+10,620)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,389 miles
    Test number
    945314902230
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks on inner (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,769 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    931333804880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,725 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,725 miles
    Test number
    117403526863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,828 miles (+7,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,828 miles
    Test number
    436241682895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass59,845 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,845 miles
    Test number
    690811665228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,823 miles (+5,220)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,823 miles
    Test number
    733101220744
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass54,603 miles (+307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,603 miles
    Test number
    970600404109
    • AdvisoryRear bake pads low

  14. Fail54,296 miles (+10,456)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,296 miles
    Test number
    783619446741
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear bake pads low

  15. Pass43,840 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,840 miles
    Test number
    568125325179
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside raer shock absorber misted

  16. Fail43,840 miles (+6,970)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,840 miles
    Test number
    518735425147
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cuts to tread
    • NoteOffside raer shock absorber misted
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass36,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,870 miles
    Test number
    525364194298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,870 miles (+7,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,870 miles
    Test number
    497144094242
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  19. Pass29,702 miles (+2,908)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,702 miles
    Test number
    267274403368
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEMMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO DETECT

  20. Pass26,794 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,794 miles
    Test number
    368847422309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail26,745 miles (+6,775)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,745 miles
    Test number
    607188612351
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass19,970 miles (+3,504)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    19,970 miles
    Test number
    418729611436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEMMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO DETECT
    • NoteOffside front tyre close on edges, sidewall damage

  23. Pass16,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    16,466 miles
    Test number
    660337400380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 MMM

Does L21 MMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 MMM is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 MMM?
The MOT on L21 MMM is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 MMM done?
L21 MMM was recorded at 88,535 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 4,764 miles a year.
Has L21 MMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 MMM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L21 MMM 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 MMM find?
L21 MMM passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: front position lamp incorrect colour both; front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted, and 3 more.

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