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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L21 OOUMOT history

L21 OOU is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 24 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 82,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,342 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 OOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 OOU was last recorded at 82,342 miles on 14 May 2026, 5,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,264 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,078 miles
Average per year
5,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,342 miles
  • 2025 – 77,264 miles
  • 2024 – 74,767 miles
  • 2022 – 72,392 miles
  • 2021 – 62,638 miles
  • 2020 – 53,190 miles
  • 2019 – 46,262 miles
  • 2018 – 40,847 miles
  • 2017 – 35,307 miles
  • 2016 – 29,586 miles
  • 2015 – 24,239 miles
  • 2014 – 16,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,342 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,342 miles (+5,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,342 miles
    Test number
    514207900725
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  2. Pass77,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    77,264 miles
    Test number
    644868883463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,264 miles (+2,497)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,264 miles
    Test number
    214221894362
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass74,767 miles (+2,375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,767 miles
    Test number
    126017602036
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass72,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    549517699391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Fail72,392 miles (+9,754)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    781859584768
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass62,638 miles (+9,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,638 miles
    Test number
    822495738062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass53,190 miles (+6,928)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,190 miles
    Test number
    727665092783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,262 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,262 miles
    Test number
    526573119410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,847 miles (+5,540)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,847 miles
    Test number
    869373311968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,307 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,307 miles
    Test number
    721669429963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,586 miles (+5,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,586 miles
    Test number
    140466771970
    • 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)
  13. Pass24,239 miles (+7,341)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,239 miles
    Test number
    229863215118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    16,898 miles
    Test number
    389589214155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 OOU

Does L21 OOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 OOU is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 OOU?
The MOT on L21 OOU is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 OOU done?
L21 OOU was recorded at 82,342 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,435 miles a year.
Has L21 OOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 OOU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 OOU 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 OOU find?
L21 OOU passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 advisory: undertrays fitted.

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