BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
L21 ROAMOT history
L21 ROA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 230,908 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 230,908 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,534 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 ROA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 11 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 ROA was last recorded at 230,908 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 15,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 215,589 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,319 miles
- Average per year
- 10,534 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 230,908 miles
- 2025 – 215,589 miles
- 2024 – 195,293 miles
- 2023 – 178,551 miles
- 2022 – 162,786 miles
- 2021 – 152,199 miles
- 2020 – 140,782 miles
- 2019 – 138,666 miles
- 2018 – 135,628 miles
- 2017 – 120,605 miles
- 2016 – 104,777 miles
- 2015 – 101,740 miles
- 2014 – 95,880 miles
- 2013 – 91,336 miles
- 2012 – 89,493 miles
- 2011 – 80,348 miles
- 2010 – 71,558 miles
- 2009 – 53,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass230,908 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass230,908 miles (+15,319)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 230,908 miles
- Test number
- 775428090082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass215,589 miles (+20,296)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 215,589 miles
- Test number
- 817740651724
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass195,293 miles (+16,742)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 195,293 miles
- Test number
- 420847539006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,551 miles (+15,765)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 178,551 miles
- Test number
- 100591950785
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,786 miles (+10,587)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 162,786 miles
- Test number
- 551929736612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,199 miles (+11,417)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 152,199 miles
- Test number
- 399531125606
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside connection to offside across top of diff (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,782 miles (+2,116)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 140,782 miles
- Test number
- 805071446359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,666 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 138,666 miles
- Test number
- 921391472253
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail138,665 miles (+3,037)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,665 miles
- Test number
- 365632399451
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass135,628 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 135,628 miles
- Test number
- 289191225014
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail135,621 miles (+15,016)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,621 miles
- Test number
- 143252907968
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass120,605 miles (+15,828)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 120,605 miles
- Test number
- 580982269977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,777 miles (+3,037)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 104,777 miles
- Test number
- 812998026830
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass101,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 101,740 miles
- Test number
- 448891965082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,740 miles (+5,860)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,740 miles
- Test number
- 248631765082
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,880 miles (+4,544)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 95,880 miles
- Test number
- 108719244433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,336 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 91,336 miles
- Test number
- 927340433041
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail91,336 miles (+1,843)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,336 miles
- Test number
- 655209123085
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass89,493 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 89,493 miles
- Test number
- 359552722240
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteTPMS Light illuminated at time of test
Fail89,493 miles (+9,145)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,493 miles
- Test number
- 325872522444
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteTPMS Light illuminated at time of test
Pass80,348 miles (+8,790)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 80,348 miles
- Test number
- 267839221486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,558 miles (+17,933)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 71,558 miles
- Test number
- 104364120175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,625 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 53,625 miles
- Test number
- 652179399058
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L21 ROA
- Does L21 ROA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 ROA is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 ROA?
- The MOT on L21 ROA is valid until 5 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 ROA done?
- L21 ROA was recorded at 230,908 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 10,534 miles a year.
- Has L21 ROA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 ROA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on L21 ROA 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 ROA find?
- L21 ROA passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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