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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L21 SEPMOT history

L21 SEP is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 5 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
94,838 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 SEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 SEP was last recorded at 94,838 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,836 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,838 miles
  • 2025 – 91,619 miles
  • 2024 – 88,785 miles
  • 2023 – 83,756 miles
  • 2022 – 80,279 miles
  • 2021 – 76,986 miles
  • 2020 – 75,974 miles
  • 2019 – 73,783 miles
  • 2018 – 69,302 miles
  • 2017 – 62,659 miles
  • 2016 – 50,503 miles
  • 2015 – 46,283 miles
  • 2014 – 38,192 miles
  • 2013 – 30,737 miles
  • 2012 – 22,991 miles
  • 2011 – 15,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,838 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,838 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    94,838 miles
    Test number
    102609383633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail94,836 miles (+3,217)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,836 miles
    Test number
    967216900082
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 rf (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,619 miles
    Test number
    275535784615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail91,616 miles (+2,831)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,616 miles
    Test number
    633885564929
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass88,785 miles (+5,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,785 miles
    Test number
    165641505355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance low just in limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass83,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,756 miles
    Test number
    166272844088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail83,752 miles (+3,473)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,752 miles
    Test number
    231481125986
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass80,279 miles (+3,293)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,279 miles
    Test number
    789057694881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking on both rubber hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight free play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 225/45/17 rft (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,986 miles (+1,012)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,986 miles
    Test number
    826054956526
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,974 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,974 miles
    Test number
    140500608901
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail75,974 miles (+2,191)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,974 miles
    Test number
    663063616135
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass73,783 miles (+4,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,783 miles
    Test number
    420292169050
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50 /17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass69,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    971218588056
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail69,301 miles (+6,642)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,301 miles
    Test number
    489842024076
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass62,659 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,659 miles
    Test number
    126266842218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail62,658 miles (+12,155)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    370463979817
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass50,503 miles (+4,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,503 miles
    Test number
    578046223025
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass46,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,283 miles
    Test number
    636201329170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,283 miles (+8,091)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,283 miles
    Test number
    515111789246
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass38,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    605959484152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,192 miles (+1,817)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    458688484153
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass36,375 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    427157104195
    • NoteBoth inner front brake pads low to near limit

  23. Fail36,374 miles (+5,637)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    947965504191
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth inner front brake pads low to near limit

  24. Pass30,737 miles (+7,746)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,737 miles
    Test number
    258392103188
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has small slit

  25. Pass22,991 miles (+7,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,991 miles
    Test number
    935901612147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,015 miles
    Test number
    626747211181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 SEP

Does L21 SEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 SEP is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 SEP?
The MOT on L21 SEP is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 SEP done?
L21 SEP was recorded at 94,838 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,208 miles a year.
Has L21 SEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 SEP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 SEP 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 SEP find?
L21 SEP passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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