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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

L11 BVNMOT history

L11 BVN is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

L11 BVN silver 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 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,309 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 BVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 BVN was last recorded at 115,309 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 6,830 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,479 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,830 miles
Average per year
6,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,309 miles
  • 2025 – 108,479 miles
  • 2024 – 102,804 miles
  • 2023 – 97,565 miles
  • 2022 – 91,572 miles
  • 2021 – 85,304 miles
  • 2020 – 77,176 miles
  • 2019 – 74,131 miles
  • 2018 – 64,769 miles
  • 2017 – 54,109 miles
  • 2015 – 50,915 miles
  • 2014 – 45,307 miles
  • 2013 – 37,073 miles
  • 2012 – 27,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,309 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,309 miles (+6,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,309 miles
    Test number
    827462449288
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass108,479 miles (+5,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,479 miles
    Test number
    170005956920
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,804 miles (+5,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,804 miles
    Test number
    337795413514
    • 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))

  4. Pass97,565 miles (+5,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,565 miles
    Test number
    438344117029
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,572 miles (+6,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,572 miles
    Test number
    161132285904
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,304 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    85,304 miles
    Test number
    690652930800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,176 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,176 miles
    Test number
    906490118271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,175 miles (+3,044)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,175 miles
    Test number
    835636291249
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,131 miles (+9,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,131 miles
    Test number
    781092887703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass64,769 miles (+10,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,769 miles
    Test number
    918622496630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,109 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,109 miles
    Test number
    254989607536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,915 miles (+5,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    50,915 miles
    Test number
    777877926110
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has alot of travel

  13. Pass45,307 miles (+8,234)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,307 miles
    Test number
    818407334378
    • NoteFront brake discs worn below minimum thickness/pads worn
    • NoteHandbrake reqs adjusted
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 85-90% worn

  14. Pass37,073 miles (+9,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,073 miles
    Test number
    295232123382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass27,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,672 miles
    Test number
    407806722305
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail27,672 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,672 miles
    Test number
    489966322379
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L11 BVN

Does L11 BVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 BVN is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 BVN?
The MOT on L11 BVN is valid until 17 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 BVN done?
L11 BVN was recorded at 115,309 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 6,383 miles a year.
Has L11 BVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 BVN has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L11 BVN 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 BVN find?
L11 BVN passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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