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BMW 116

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

T21 DXBMOT history

T21 DXB is a grey petrol BMW 116 first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 66,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,297 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 DXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 DXB was last recorded at 66,297 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 4,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,388 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,909 miles
Average per year
4,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,297 miles
  • 2025 – 61,388 miles
  • 2024 – 56,038 miles
  • 2023 – 53,967 miles
  • 2022 – 49,872 miles
  • 2021 – 45,710 miles
  • 2020 – 43,054 miles
  • 2019 – 40,275 miles
  • 2018 – 35,940 miles
  • 2017 – 30,941 miles
  • 2016 – 24,856 miles
  • 2015 – 17,540 miles
  • 2014 – 11,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,297 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • N/s handbrake low efficiency

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,297 miles (+4,909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,297 miles
    Test number
    134459276654
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass61,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    61,388 miles
    Test number
    229644560541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,388 miles (+5,350)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,388 miles
    Test number
    384485641348
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass56,038 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    56,038 miles
    Test number
    795508038005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,967 miles (+4,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,967 miles
    Test number
    128460739600
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass49,872 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,872 miles
    Test number
    432706178402
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake low efficiency

  7. Fail49,818 miles (+4,108)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,818 miles
    Test number
    481010881386
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake low efficiency

  8. Pass45,710 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,710 miles
    Test number
    828473780724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,054 miles (+2,779)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,054 miles
    Test number
    522573118732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

  10. Pass40,275 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,275 miles
    Test number
    341394586542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,940 miles (+4,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,940 miles
    Test number
    660106648070
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass30,941 miles (+6,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,941 miles
    Test number
    288565149941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass24,856 miles (+7,316)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,856 miles
    Test number
    521527115083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,540 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,540 miles
    Test number
    667067925268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    11,386 miles
    Test number
    379907744239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 DXB

Does T21 DXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 DXB is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 DXB?
The MOT on T21 DXB is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 DXB done?
T21 DXB was recorded at 66,297 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,752 miles a year.
Has T21 DXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 DXB has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 DXB 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 T21 DXB find?
T21 DXB passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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