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BMW R100

Red and Black · Petrol · 1993 · 980 cc

L42 EJBMOT history

L42 EJB is a red and black petrol BMW R100 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 39,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
39,282 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L42 EJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R100
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
980 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L42 EJB was last recorded at 39,282 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,085 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,197 miles
Average per year
504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,282 miles
  • 2025 – 37,085 miles
  • 2024 – 36,735 miles
  • 2022 – 35,183 miles
  • 2021 – 34,905 miles
  • 2020 – 34,600 miles
  • 2019 – 32,975 miles
  • 2018 – 32,201 miles
  • 2016 – 31,551 miles
  • 2015 – 30,799 miles
  • 2014 – 30,798 miles
  • 2013 – 30,796 miles
  • 2012 – 30,795 miles
  • 2011 – 30,787 miles
  • 2010 – 30,161 miles
  • 2009 – 29,917 miles
  • 2008 – 29,808 miles
  • 2007 – 29,807 miles
  • 2006 – 29,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,282 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,282 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    39,282 miles
    Test number
    123458885446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    37,085 miles
    Test number
    580557908027
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to absolute minimum limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail37,085 miles (+350)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,085 miles
    Test number
    653103362270
    • Repaired at testRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Torque arm fixing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn to absolute minimum limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass36,735 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    36,735 miles
    Test number
    750963856957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,183 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    35,183 miles
    Test number
    599477747546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,905 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,905 miles
    Test number
    531226448760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,600 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,600 miles
    Test number
    249784945213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,975 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    32,975 miles
    Test number
    576553921478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,201 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    32,201 miles
    Test number
    146217096242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,551 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,551 miles
    Test number
    193873250110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,799 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,799 miles
    Test number
    419957398704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,798 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,798 miles
    Test number
    906158654042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,796 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,796 miles
    Test number
    415392553012
    • NoteSlight change to engine speed on lefthand lock
  14. Pass30,795 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,795 miles
    Test number
    997361852055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,787 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,787 miles
    Test number
    947320741098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,161 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,161 miles
    Test number
    150316250085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,917 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,917 miles
    Test number
    310838159066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,808 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,808 miles
    Test number
    764803368010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,807 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,807 miles
    Test number
    470273057025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,138 miles
    Test number
    610209356042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L42 EJB

Does L42 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L42 EJB is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L42 EJB?
The MOT on L42 EJB is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L42 EJB done?
L42 EJB was recorded at 39,282 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 504 miles a year.
Has L42 EJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L42 EJB has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L42 EJB 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 L42 EJB find?
L42 EJB passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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