BMW 420
Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc
L21 SLMMOT history
L21 SLM is a blue diesel BMW 420 first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 78,664 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 78,664 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,668 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 SLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 420
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 30 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 SLM was last recorded at 78,664 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 14,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 63,666 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,998 miles
- Average per year
- 8,668 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,664 miles
- 2024 – 63,666 miles
- 2023 – 54,044 miles
- 2022 – 45,659 miles
- 2021 – 38,987 miles
- 2020 – 35,336 miles
- 2019 – 24,794 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 20 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,664 miles (+14,998)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 78,664 miles
- Test number
- 580119253004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,666 miles (+980)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 63,666 miles
- Test number
- 705446398709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,686 miles (+66)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 62,686 miles
- Test number
- 650853661158
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail62,620 miles (+8,576)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,620 miles
- Test number
- 202488444185
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/19 run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass54,044 miles (+8,385)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 54,044 miles
- Test number
- 847401977274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,659 miles (+6,672)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 45,659 miles
- Test number
- 874738258723
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass38,987 miles (+3,651)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 38,987 miles
- Test number
- 611413121574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,336 miles (+10,542)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 35,336 miles
- Test number
- 635603237924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,794 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 24,794 miles
- Test number
- 389277128962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 SLM
- Does L21 SLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 SLM is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L21 SLM?
- The MOT on L21 SLM is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 SLM done?
- L21 SLM was recorded at 78,664 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,668 miles a year.
- Has L21 SLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 SLM has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L21 SLM 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 SLM find?
- L21 SLM passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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