
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
L21 OMOMOT history
L21 OMO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 182,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 182,576 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,469 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 OMO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 OMO was last recorded at 182,576 miles on 10 Jun 2025, 8,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 174,133 miles · 22 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,443 miles
- Average per year
- 10,469 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 182,576 miles
- 2024 – 174,133 miles
- 2023 – 169,197 miles
- 2022 – 161,252 miles
- 2021 – 146,075 miles
- 2020 – 136,818 miles
- 2019 – 126,563 miles
- 2018 – 112,000 miles
- 2017 – 93,857 miles
- 2016 – 84,513 miles
- 2014 – 75,030 miles
- 2013 – 60,203 miles
- 2012 – 56,805 miles
- 2011 – 38,111 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,576 miles (+8,443)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 182,576 miles
- Test number
- 883220828971
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Pass174,133 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 174,133 miles
- Test number
- 600227019762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,052 miles (+4,855)3 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,052 miles
- Test number
- 361082345299
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass169,197 miles (+7,945)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 169,197 miles
- Test number
- 175971390440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,252 miles (+15,177)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 161,252 miles
- Test number
- 591516743717
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass146,075 miles (+9,257)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 146,075 miles
- Test number
- 627475687022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,818 miles (+10,255)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 136,818 miles
- Test number
- 244707091192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass126,563 miles (+14,563)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 126,563 miles
- Test number
- 812090329888
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass112,000 miles (+18,143)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 112,000 miles
- Test number
- 373672931573
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER SIDE WALL IS SPLIT/DETERIORATED WITH TREAD SEPARATION REPLACEMENT ADVISED (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush PLAY AT ROAD WHEEL (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,857 miles (+9,344)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 93,857 miles
- Test number
- 161559599039
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,513 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 84,513 miles
- Test number
- 711455463253
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,513 miles (+9,483)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,513 miles
- Test number
- 815926482942
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,030 miles (+14,827)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 75,030 miles
- Test number
- 718597284247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,203 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 60,203 miles
- Test number
- 806054913398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,103 miles (+3,298)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 60,103 miles
- Test number
- 839875683212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,805 miles (+18,694)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 56,805 miles
- Test number
- 598987722247
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass38,111 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 38,111 miles
- Test number
- 565725431200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L21 OMO
- Does L21 OMO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L21 OMO expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L21 OMO?
- The MOT on L21 OMO expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L21 OMO done?
- L21 OMO was recorded at 182,576 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2025, an average of 10,469 miles a year.
- Has L21 OMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 OMO has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L21 OMO 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 OMO find?
- L21 OMO passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute.
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