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BMW 116

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L21 OLCMOT history

L21 OLC is a blue diesel BMW 116 first used on 31 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
112,651 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 OLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 OLC was last recorded at 112,651 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 7,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,416 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,235 miles
Average per year
9,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,651 miles
  • 2025 – 105,416 miles
  • 2024 – 97,409 miles
  • 2023 – 89,135 miles
  • 2022 – 76,379 miles
  • 2021 – 61,103 miles
  • 2020 – 60,673 miles
  • 2019 – 48,240 miles
  • 2018 – 31,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,651 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    112,651 miles
    Test number
    832181070444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail112,651 miles (+7,235)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,651 miles
    Test number
    865038877321
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  3. Pass105,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,416 miles
    Test number
    148813160794
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail105,416 miles (+8,007)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,416 miles
    Test number
    718983040158
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass97,409 miles (+8,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    97,409 miles
    Test number
    131522312039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass89,135 miles (+12,756)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,135 miles
    Test number
    515469045753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,379 miles (+15,276)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,379 miles
    Test number
    437373607905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,103 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,103 miles
    Test number
    254391934691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,081 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,081 miles
    Test number
    335161791086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,079 miles (+406)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,079 miles
    Test number
    265980933870
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  11. Pass60,673 miles (+12,433)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    60,673 miles
    Test number
    518592579562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,240 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,240 miles
    Test number
    380703143485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,231 miles (+17,153)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,231 miles
    Test number
    756146382213
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in two places as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass31,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    31,078 miles
    Test number
    682528759509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 OLC

Does L21 OLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 OLC is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 OLC?
The MOT on L21 OLC is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 OLC done?
L21 OLC was recorded at 112,651 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 9,423 miles a year.
Has L21 OLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 OLC has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 OLC 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 OLC find?
L21 OLC passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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