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BMW M3

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

L11 DPBMOT history

L11 DPB is a silver petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L11 DPB 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 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
81,801 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 DPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 DPB was last recorded at 81,801 miles on 20 May 2026, 1,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,924 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,877 miles
Average per year
3,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,801 miles
  • 2025 – 79,924 miles
  • 2024 – 77,801 miles
  • 2023 – 75,827 miles
  • 2022 – 74,475 miles
  • 2021 – 73,149 miles
  • 2020 – 71,925 miles
  • 2019 – 69,397 miles
  • 2018 – 65,914 miles
  • 2017 – 63,986 miles
  • 2016 – 61,088 miles
  • 2015 – 57,055 miles
  • 2014 – 54,308 miles
  • 2013 – 50,093 miles
  • 2011 – 44,967 miles
  • 2010 – 35,636 miles
  • 2009 – 29,900 miles
  • 2008 – 20,825 miles
  • 2007 – 20,192 miles
  • 2006 – 19,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,801 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,801 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    81,801 miles
    Test number
    664251727301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,924 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,924 miles
    Test number
    695057860305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,801 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    620730761891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,827 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,827 miles
    Test number
    399888727519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,475 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,475 miles
    Test number
    736682186456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,149 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    73,149 miles
    Test number
    710738164674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,925 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,925 miles
    Test number
    738426578428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,397 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,397 miles
    Test number
    488485335048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,914 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,914 miles
    Test number
    746921231131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,986 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,986 miles
    Test number
    488525459646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,088 miles (+4,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,088 miles
    Test number
    456858059187
    • AdvisoryFront tyres close to legal limit on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroded in places

  12. Pass57,055 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,055 miles
    Test number
    615022695044
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteOffside front fog light broken

  13. Fail57,054 miles (+2,746)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,054 miles
    Test number
    726161595020
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteOffside front fog light broken
    • NotePuncture light is on

  14. Pass54,308 miles (+4,215)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,308 miles
    Test number
    527790304106
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak reardiff

  15. Pass50,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,093 miles
    Test number
    716835093082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,093 miles (+5,126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,093 miles
    Test number
    905194393023
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass44,967 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,967 miles
    Test number
    769665931318
    • NoteSlight play in off side front steering rack end.

  18. Fail44,951 miles (+9,315)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,951 miles
    Test number
    238705131358
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight play in off side front steering rack end.

  19. Pass35,636 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,636 miles
    Test number
    483699400483
    • NoteFront brake discs ridged fan belt cracking o/s/r n/s/r tyres low inner and outer edges
    • NoteWheel rims slightly kerbed

  20. Fail35,630 miles (+5,730)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,630 miles
    Test number
    903688100395
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass29,900 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,900 miles
    Test number
    913095559327
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail29,900 miles (+9,075)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,900 miles
    Test number
    203005459321
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass20,825 miles (+633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,825 miles
    Test number
    511799518343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  24. Pass20,192 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,192 miles
    Test number
    941041617357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,416 miles
    Test number
    181949866213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 DPB

Does L11 DPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 DPB is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 DPB?
The MOT on L11 DPB is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 DPB done?
L11 DPB was recorded at 81,801 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,175 miles a year.
Has L11 DPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 DPB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on L11 DPB 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 DPB find?
L11 DPB passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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