BMW 116
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
T21 XLSMOT history
T21 XLS is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 15 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,983 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 148,983 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,366 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T21 XLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 15 Jan 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T21 XLS was last recorded at 148,983 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 148,982 miles · 27 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,366 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,983 miles
- 2025 – 138,981 miles
- 2024 – 134,115 miles
- 2023 – 122,008 miles
- 2022 – 112,263 miles
- 2021 – 103,533 miles
- 2020 – 88,360 miles
- 2019 – 83,166 miles
- 2018 – 72,221 miles
- 2017 – 63,471 miles
- 2016 – 59,964 miles
- 2015 – 56,577 miles
- 2014 – 53,673 miles
- 2013 – 47,790 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,983 miles
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,983 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 148,983 miles
- Test number
- 921415839729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,982 miles (+10,001)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,982 miles
- Test number
- 677830555321
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass138,981 miles (+4,866)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 138,981 miles
- Test number
- 662750324687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,115 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 134,115 miles
- Test number
- 682406005629
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads and disc's showing signs of overheating
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Fail134,115 miles (+12,107)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,115 miles
- Test number
- 322252409564
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads and disc's showing signs of overheating
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Pass122,008 miles (+9,745)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 122,008 miles
- Test number
- 962721252761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,263 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2023
- Odometer
- 112,263 miles
- Test number
- 651733243837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,262 miles (+8,729)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,262 miles
- Test number
- 726937226806
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousSuspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured Shock absorber carrier snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass103,533 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 103,533 miles
- Test number
- 564282963199
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail103,533 miles (+15,173)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,533 miles
- Test number
- 191742641599
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,360 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 88,360 miles
- Test number
- 874759721017
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail88,360 miles (+5,194)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,360 miles
- Test number
- 300744658652
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,166 miles (+10,945)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2020
- Odometer
- 83,166 miles
- Test number
- 124113917858
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,221 miles (+8,750)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 72,221 miles
- Test number
- 858813211142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,471 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 63,471 miles
- Test number
- 695358312985
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail63,471 miles (+449)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,471 miles
- Test number
- 270957750697
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass63,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 63,022 miles
- Test number
- 702415288065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,021 miles (+3,057)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,021 miles
- Test number
- 875792728146
- FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryRear wiper arm semi seized.
Pass59,964 miles (+3,387)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 59,964 miles
- Test number
- 676096655480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,577 miles (+2,904)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 56,577 miles
- Test number
- 906304855152
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth offside front and nearside rear tyre valves are perished
Pass53,673 miles (+5,883)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 53,673 miles
- Test number
- 265134964497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,790 miles (+12,166)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 47,790 miles
- Test number
- 419694543401
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/r brake slightly binding
Pass35,624 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 35,624 miles
- Test number
- 859804213026
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteRear brake discs corroded slightly
Questions about T21 XLS
- Does T21 XLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 XLS is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T21 XLS?
- The MOT on T21 XLS is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T21 XLS done?
- T21 XLS was recorded at 148,983 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 8,366 miles a year.
- Has T21 XLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T21 XLS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T21 XLS 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 XLS find?
- T21 XLS passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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