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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L11 AEAMOT history

L11 AEA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

L11 AEA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2025
Mileage
106,704 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 AEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 AEA was last recorded at 106,704 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 7,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,136 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
7,568 miles
Average per year
6,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,704 miles
  • 2023 – 99,136 miles
  • 2022 – 94,430 miles
  • 2021 – 88,146 miles
  • 2019 – 80,283 miles
  • 2018 – 70,832 miles
  • 2017 – 65,594 miles
  • 2016 – 57,616 miles
  • 2015 – 53,074 miles
  • 2014 – 46,324 miles
  • 2013 – 42,276 miles
  • 2012 – 35,665 miles
  • 2011 – 25,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,704 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire trapped coils in road spring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,704 miles (+7,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    106,704 miles
    Test number
    565759490631
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,136 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    99,136 miles
    Test number
    242951032332
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire trapped coils in road spring
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail99,136 miles (+4,706)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,136 miles
    Test number
    165332945080
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire trapped coils in road spring
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,430 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    94,430 miles
    Test number
    692074467595
    • AdvisoryAdvise parking brake service / adjustment.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking through engine under tray, not able to see to what extent! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,410 miles (+6,264)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,410 miles
    Test number
    601959481971
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure many bulges 255/35x18 run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi & joint to middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise parking brake service / adjustment.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking through engine under tray, not able to see to what extent! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe engine oil level is on the minimum!

  6. Pass88,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,146 miles
    Test number
    632688144994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,146 miles (+7,863)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,146 miles
    Test number
    240174577131
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,283 miles
    Test number
    894057517969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 3-4 mil + worn low on inner nshoulder

  9. Fail80,283 miles (+9,451)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,283 miles
    Test number
    163687710463
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 3-4 mil + worn low on inner nshoulder

  10. Pass70,832 miles (+5,238)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,832 miles
    Test number
    345897961253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass65,594 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,594 miles
    Test number
    363235318019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail65,594 miles (+7,978)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,594 miles
    Test number
    645965322707
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass57,616 miles (+4,542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,616 miles
    Test number
    633543723572
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass53,074 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,074 miles
    Test number
    329210459805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail53,047 miles (+6,723)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    868326293841
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass46,324 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    316508354414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,276 miles (+6,611)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,276 miles
    Test number
    515656763239
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass35,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,665 miles
    Test number
    345638632479
    • 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)

  19. Fail35,665 miles (+9,710)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,665 miles
    Test number
    417648032234
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • 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)

  20. Pass25,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,955 miles
    Test number
    956716241245
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L11 AEA

Does L11 AEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 AEA expired on 4 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 AEA?
The MOT on L11 AEA expired on 4 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 AEA done?
L11 AEA was recorded at 106,704 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 6,396 miles a year.
Has L11 AEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 AEA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L11 AEA 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 L11 AEA find?
L11 AEA passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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