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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.

L21 OMO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass182,576 miles
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass174,133 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    174,133 miles
    Test number
    600227019762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. Pass169,197 miles (+7,945)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    169,197 miles
    Test number
    175971390440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass75,030 miles (+14,827)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,030 miles
    Test number
    718597284247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,203 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,203 miles
    Test number
    806054913398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,103 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,103 miles
    Test number
    839875683212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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
  17. 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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