BMW 1 Series
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,000 cc
L21 RJTMOT history
L21 RJT is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 28 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 179,591 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 179,591 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,038 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 RJT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 28 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 RJT was last recorded at 179,591 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 179,575 miles · 12 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 12,038 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,591 miles
- 2025 – 167,459 miles
- 2024 – 151,641 miles
- 2022 – 128,927 miles
- 2021 – 108,170 miles
- 2020 – 91,730 miles
- 2019 – 71,365 miles
- 2018 – 58,256 miles
- 2017 – 53,455 miles
- 2016 – 48,476 miles
- 2015 – 40,007 miles
- 2014 – 32,149 miles
- 2013 – 23,363 miles
- 2012 – 14,731 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,591 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake hose slightly twisted
Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 31 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,591 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 179,591 miles
- Test number
- 981098147430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,575 miles (+12,116)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,575 miles
- Test number
- 839222764849
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (chalked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil recommend renewal (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above minimum thickness. recommend renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s rear uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass167,459 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 167,459 miles
- Test number
- 352293377429
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated recommend renewal (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both n/s and o/s fronts. recommend renewal (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s fronts (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail167,459 miles (+15,818)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,459 miles
- Test number
- 936990939498
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not located (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated recommend renewal (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both n/s and o/s fronts. recommend renewal (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s fronts (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass151,641 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 151,641 miles
- Test number
- 336536282602
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail151,614 miles (+22,687)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,614 miles
- Test number
- 198129946229
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 128,927 miles
- Test number
- 118402001618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,927 miles (+20,757)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,927 miles
- Test number
- 841292752222
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass108,170 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 108,170 miles
- Test number
- 355730171413
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,170 miles (+16,440)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,170 miles
- Test number
- 812656684655
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 91,730 miles
- Test number
- 567784490404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,730 miles (+20,365)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,730 miles
- Test number
- 539269462462
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s/r parking brake effort considerably lower than o/s/r .
Pass71,365 miles (+13,109)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 71,365 miles
- Test number
- 326889372822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,256 miles (+4,801)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 58,256 miles
- Test number
- 557150334696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,455 miles (+4,979)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 53,455 miles
- Test number
- 163748368008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,476 miles (+8,469)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 48,476 miles
- Test number
- 690987151288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,007 miles (+7,858)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2016
- Odometer
- 40,007 miles
- Test number
- 606362245149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,149 miles (+8,786)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 32,149 miles
- Test number
- 235039024190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,363 miles (+8,632)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 23,363 miles
- Test number
- 637244843151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,731 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 14,731 miles
- Test number
- 169222352114
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about L21 RJT
- Does L21 RJT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 RJT is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 RJT?
- The MOT on L21 RJT is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 RJT done?
- L21 RJT was recorded at 179,591 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 12,038 miles a year.
- Has L21 RJT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 RJT has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L21 RJT 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 RJT find?
- L21 RJT passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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