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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2009 · 2,500 cc

L21 YSYMOT history

L21 YSY is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L21 YSY green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,554 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 YSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 YSY was last recorded at 128,554 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,993 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,561 miles
Average per year
5,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,554 miles
  • 2025 – 122,993 miles
  • 2024 – 115,081 miles
  • 2023 – 106,239 miles
  • 2022 – 98,650 miles
  • 2021 – 92,368 miles
  • 2020 – 82,280 miles
  • 2019 – 76,882 miles
  • 2018 – 71,729 miles
  • 2017 – 64,650 miles
  • 2016 – 61,189 miles
  • 2015 – 58,199 miles
  • 2014 – 54,222 miles
  • 2013 – 50,975 miles
  • 2012 – 46,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,554 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,554 miles (+5,561)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,554 miles
    Test number
    191318279319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,993 miles (+7,912)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    122,993 miles
    Test number
    430577142089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,081 miles (+8,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,081 miles
    Test number
    184986053152
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass106,239 miles (+7,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,239 miles
    Test number
    176165235190
    • 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))
  5. Pass98,650 miles (+6,282)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,650 miles
    Test number
    722110681574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,368 miles
    Test number
    831634426746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,368 miles (+10,088)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,368 miles
    Test number
    246449632765
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass82,280 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,280 miles
    Test number
    637895981532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,882 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    76,882 miles
    Test number
    264747356851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,729 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,729 miles
    Test number
    551158660843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,714 miles (+3,799)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,714 miles
    Test number
    590251080589
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
  12. Pass67,915 miles (+3,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,915 miles
    Test number
    414760637402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 3mm,cracking on outer edge
  13. Pass64,650 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,650 miles
    Test number
    638436961901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,189 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,189 miles
    Test number
    916023232440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,199 miles (+3,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,199 miles
    Test number
    517628325074
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass54,222 miles (+3,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,222 miles
    Test number
    127476514476
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
  17. Pass50,975 miles (+4,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    566129923058
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass46,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,150 miles
    Test number
    969651532088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 YSY

Does L21 YSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 YSY is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 YSY?
The MOT on L21 YSY is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 YSY done?
L21 YSY was recorded at 128,554 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,711 miles a year.
Has L21 YSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 YSY has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L21 YSY 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 YSY find?
L21 YSY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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