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Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

L21 RCJMOT history

L21 RCJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 109,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

L21 RCJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
109,330 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 RCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
11 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 RCJ was last recorded at 109,330 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 13,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,954 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,376 miles
Average per year
10,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,330 miles
  • 2025 – 95,954 miles
  • 2024 – 77,489 miles
  • 2023 – 60,987 miles
  • 2022 – 47,445 miles
  • 2021 – 36,209 miles
  • 2020 – 30,951 miles
  • 2019 – 25,232 miles
  • 2017 – 17,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,330 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both swelled with corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hydro bush leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hydro bush leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,330 miles (+13,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    109,330 miles
    Test number
    595488367256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both swelled with corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass95,954 miles (+18,465)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,954 miles
    Test number
    331663364072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,489 miles (+16,502)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,489 miles
    Test number
    892274888103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,987 miles (+13,542)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,987 miles
    Test number
    633228031569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,445 miles
    Test number
    490488927649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hydro bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hydro bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail47,445 miles (+11,236)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,445 miles
    Test number
    586413106695
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hydro bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hydro bush leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass36,209 miles (+5,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,209 miles
    Test number
    418937976536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass30,951 miles (+5,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    30,951 miles
    Test number
    115249898571
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass25,232 miles (+7,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    25,232 miles
    Test number
    853413647142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass17,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    17,832 miles
    Test number
    613717506031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L21 RCJ

Does L21 RCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 RCJ is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 RCJ?
The MOT on L21 RCJ is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 RCJ done?
L21 RCJ was recorded at 109,330 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 10,921 miles a year.
Has L21 RCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 RCJ has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L21 RCJ 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 RCJ find?
L21 RCJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both swelled with corrosion; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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