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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L111 DDBMOT history

L111 DDB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L111 DDB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,543 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 DDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 DDB was last recorded at 133,543 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 4,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,746 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,797 miles
Average per year
6,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,543 miles
  • 2025 – 128,746 miles
  • 2024 – 123,754 miles
  • 2023 – 118,134 miles
  • 2022 – 112,109 miles
  • 2021 – 105,618 miles
  • 2020 – 99,960 miles
  • 2019 – 90,761 miles
  • 2018 – 83,450 miles
  • 2017 – 69,107 miles
  • 2016 – 57,281 miles
  • 2015 – 48,391 miles
  • 2014 – 44,735 miles
  • 2013 – 40,930 miles
  • 2012 – 36,180 miles
  • 2011 – 31,476 miles
  • 2010 – 25,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,543 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Suspension components generally corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,543 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,543 miles
    Test number
    822467119220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,746 miles (+4,992)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,746 miles
    Test number
    649624138964
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,754 miles (+5,620)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,754 miles
    Test number
    943732884336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,134 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,134 miles
    Test number
    576880614937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,111 miles (+6,002)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,111 miles
    Test number
    990418831931
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass112,109 miles (+6,491)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,109 miles
    Test number
    136514684956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,618 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,618 miles
    Test number
    988326557711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,960 miles (+9,199)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,960 miles
    Test number
    717054823120
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,761 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,761 miles
    Test number
    472983419393
    • AdvisorySuspension components generally corroded

  10. Fail90,727 miles (+7,277)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,727 miles
    Test number
    861409138071
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components generally corroded

  11. Pass83,450 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,450 miles
    Test number
    975119036023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,427 miles (+14,320)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,427 miles
    Test number
    634479169849
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  13. Pass69,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,107 miles
    Test number
    833960278598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,107 miles (+11,826)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,107 miles
    Test number
    631932826613
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass57,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    210830804695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,281 miles (+8,890)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    244807422977
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass48,391 miles (+3,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,391 miles
    Test number
    198929665458
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass44,735 miles (+3,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,735 miles
    Test number
    399953064042
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass40,930 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,930 miles
    Test number
    939018453040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,180 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,180 miles
    Test number
    437772062080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,476 miles (+6,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,476 miles
    Test number
    209569351057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,057 miles
    Test number
    932877750015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,057 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,057 miles
    Test number
    180207650041
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L111 DDB

Does L111 DDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 DDB is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 DDB?
The MOT on L111 DDB is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 DDB done?
L111 DDB was recorded at 133,543 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 6,548 miles a year.
Has L111 DDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 DDB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L111 DDB 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 L111 DDB find?
L111 DDB passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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