BMW 1 Series
White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc
L21 NCAMOT history
L21 NCA is a white diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 18 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 94,710 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 94,710 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,603 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 NCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 18 May 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 NCA was last recorded at 94,710 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 3,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Jun 2018: 49,387 miles, lower than 49,837 miles on 8 Jun 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 91,465 miles · 10 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,245 miles
- Average per year
- 6,603 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,710 miles
- 2025 – 91,465 miles
- 2024 – 89,054 miles
- 2022 – 86,607 miles
- 2021 – 75,222 miles
- 2020 – 66,000 miles
- 2019 – 56,520 miles
- 2018 – 49,387 miles
- 2017 – 41,534 miles
- 2016 – 30,911 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi Joint Severely Deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Half Of O/S
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
13 tests since 17 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,710 miles (+3,245)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 94,710 miles
- Test number
- 820705355166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,465 miles (+2,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 91,465 miles
- Test number
- 745146270385
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass89,054 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 89,054 miles
- Test number
- 117607775490
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi Joint Severely Deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Half Of O/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail89,052 miles (+2,445)2 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,052 miles
- Test number
- 772467312267
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi Joint Severely Deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Half Of O/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass86,607 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 86,607 miles
- Test number
- 346173406118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail86,604 miles (+11,382)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,604 miles
- Test number
- 499258204980
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Power steering malfunctioning Pulling Sharp Left (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass75,222 miles (+9,222)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 75,222 miles
- Test number
- 595787623374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,000 miles (+9,480)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 66,000 miles
- Test number
- 907840102797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,520 miles (+7,133)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 56,520 miles
- Test number
- 735538493065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,387 miles (-450)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 49,387 miles
- Test number
- 950231115218
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail49,837 miles (+8,303)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,837 miles
- Test number
- 163491191508
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged due to broken spring fouling tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass41,534 miles (+10,623)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 41,534 miles
- Test number
- 188777454214
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking up on tread.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed excessively on edge of tread should be replaced .Also nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)
Pass30,911 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 30,911 miles
- Test number
- 883277398500
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L21 NCA
- Does L21 NCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 NCA is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 NCA?
- The MOT on L21 NCA is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 NCA done?
- L21 NCA was recorded at 94,710 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 6,603 miles a year.
- Has L21 NCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 NCA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L21 NCA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L21 NCA find?
- L21 NCA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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