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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

L11 BFMMOT history

L11 BFM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

L11 BFM 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,071 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 BFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 BFM was last recorded at 82,071 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,834 miles · 28 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
237 miles
Average per year
2,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,071 miles
  • 2025 – 79,158 miles
  • 2024 – 78,660 miles
  • 2023 – 78,504 miles
  • 2022 – 78,060 miles
  • 2019 – 76,153 miles
  • 2018 – 74,749 miles
  • 2015 – 74,735 miles
  • 2012 – 73,594 miles
  • 2011 – 71,682 miles
  • 2010 – 67,385 miles
  • 2009 – 58,823 miles
  • 2008 – 49,592 miles
  • 2007 – 39,540 miles
  • 2006 – 30,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,071 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,071 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,071 miles
    Test number
    432449343037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,834 miles (+2,676)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,834 miles
    Test number
    524136958890
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working NS + OS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,158 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,158 miles
    Test number
    363409643330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,660 miles (+156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,660 miles
    Test number
    939167496956
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass78,504 miles (+444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,504 miles
    Test number
    872875456897
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass78,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,060 miles
    Test number
    489221051468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    653024032940
    • AdvisoryCentral Heat shield insecure

  8. Pass76,153 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,153 miles
    Test number
    365936077693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,749 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,749 miles
    Test number
    991166737933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,735 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,735 miles
    Test number
    688510585190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,594 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,594 miles
    Test number
    265784052140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,682 miles
    Test number
    747721761138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail71,681 miles (+4,296)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,681 miles
    Test number
    977811761180
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass67,385 miles (+20)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,385 miles
    Test number
    323675570127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth exhaust heat shields rattle loose
    • NoteOsr lamp lens condensations
    • NoteOsr tyre low on tread 3mm
    • NoteSlight play nsf steering rack

  15. Fail67,365 miles (+8,542)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,365 miles
    Test number
    222032160163
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth exhaust heat shields rattle loose
    • NoteOsr lamp lens condensations
    • NoteOsr tyre low on tread 3mm
    • NoteSlight play nsf steering rack

  16. Pass58,823 miles (+127)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,823 miles
    Test number
    810356709232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to both front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteCut/damage to tread of n/s/f tyre

  17. Fail58,696 miles (+9,104)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,696 miles
    Test number
    292869199119
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to both front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteCut/damage to tread of n/s/f tyre

  18. Pass49,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,592 miles
    Test number
    171986398121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,592 miles (+10,052)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,592 miles
    Test number
    801886498132
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass39,540 miles (+8,996)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,540 miles
    Test number
    413021907234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,544 miles
    Test number
    200952376455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,544 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,544 miles
    Test number
    411152976145
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about L11 BFM

Does L11 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 BFM is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 BFM?
The MOT on L11 BFM is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 BFM done?
L11 BFM was recorded at 82,071 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,605 miles a year.
Has L11 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 BFM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 BFM 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 BFM find?
L11 BFM passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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