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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L11 BAUMOT history

L11 BAU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 220,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

L11 BAU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
220,551 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 BAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 BAU was last recorded at 220,551 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,307 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,244 miles
Average per year
10,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,551 miles
  • 2025 – 219,307 miles
  • 2024 – 217,604 miles
  • 2023 – 214,707 miles
  • 2022 – 210,524 miles
  • 2021 – 206,487 miles
  • 2020 – 204,539 miles
  • 2019 – 192,942 miles
  • 2018 – 175,708 miles
  • 2017 – 162,233 miles
  • 2016 – 149,825 miles
  • 2015 – 139,690 miles
  • 2014 – 130,941 miles
  • 2013 – 120,448 miles
  • 2012 – 108,614 miles
  • 2011 – 87,757 miles
  • 2010 – 65,941 miles
  • 2009 – 49,750 miles
  • 2008 – 36,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front fog lamp broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,551 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    220,551 miles
    Test number
    566709784480
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail220,551 miles (+1,244)1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,551 miles
    Test number
    924951720535
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass219,307 miles (+1,703)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    219,307 miles
    Test number
    314291624213
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass217,604 miles (+2,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    217,604 miles
    Test number
    653890597996
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear sub frame and mounting area corroded

  5. Pass214,707 miles (+4,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    214,707 miles
    Test number
    826176742753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass210,524 miles (+4,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    210,524 miles
    Test number
    180211459348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass206,487 miles (+1,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    206,487 miles
    Test number
    569542465307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass204,539 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    204,539 miles
    Test number
    793095844227
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir intake pipe broken

  9. Fail204,517 miles (+11,575)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,517 miles
    Test number
    951667975711
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak also bump stop damaged (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir intake pipe broken

  10. Pass192,942 miles (+17,234)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    192,942 miles
    Test number
    813575484812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass175,708 miles (+13,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    175,708 miles
    Test number
    966325108341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass162,233 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    162,233 miles
    Test number
    902610884396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail162,120 miles (+12,295)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,120 miles
    Test number
    550226029212
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass149,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    149,825 miles
    Test number
    401015500394
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail149,823 miles (+10,133)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,823 miles
    Test number
    631658793356
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass139,690 miles (+188)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    139,690 miles
    Test number
    626488415246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail139,502 miles (+8,561)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,502 miles
    Test number
    806171915222
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass130,941 miles (+15)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    130,941 miles
    Test number
    306260734289
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail130,926 miles (+10,478)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,926 miles
    Test number
    177008724277
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass120,448 miles (+11,834)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,448 miles
    Test number
    446646933234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,614 miles (+20,857)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,614 miles
    Test number
    367582382402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,757 miles (+21,816)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,757 miles
    Test number
    568184181299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,941 miles (+16,191)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,941 miles
    Test number
    563017550255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,750 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,750 miles
    Test number
    783466689265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,407 miles (+11,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,407 miles
    Test number
    253581989134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass36,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,526 miles
    Test number
    900150408195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,526 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,526 miles
    Test number
    910608898049
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L11 BAU

Does L11 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 BAU is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 BAU?
The MOT on L11 BAU is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 BAU done?
L11 BAU was recorded at 220,551 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 10,023 miles a year.
Has L11 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 BAU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 BAU 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 BAU find?
L11 BAU passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 7 more.

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