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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

L11 EBYMOT history

L11 EBY is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 25 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 167,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L11 EBY black 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 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
167,333 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 EBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 EBY was last recorded at 167,333 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,748 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,585 miles
Average per year
6,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,333 miles
  • 2025 – 162,748 miles
  • 2024 – 157,764 miles
  • 2023 – 152,185 miles
  • 2022 – 145,595 miles
  • 2021 – 139,335 miles
  • 2020 – 135,600 miles
  • 2019 – 126,840 miles
  • 2018 – 117,907 miles
  • 2017 – 109,119 miles
  • 2016 – 96,526 miles
  • 2015 – 85,525 miles
  • 2014 – 75,421 miles
  • 2013 – 65,563 miles
  • 2012 – 56,867 miles
  • 2011 – 52,116 miles
  • 2010 – 45,231 miles
  • 2009 – 44,008 miles
  • 2008 – 42,136 miles
  • 2007 – 37,470 miles
  • 2006 – 29,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,333 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources cover

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,333 miles (+4,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    167,333 miles
    Test number
    244968173318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass162,748 miles (+4,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,748 miles
    Test number
    822017855774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass157,764 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,764 miles
    Test number
    287523163027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail157,682 miles (+5,497)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,682 miles
    Test number
    411152600057
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass152,185 miles (+116)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,185 miles
    Test number
    292031775374
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources cover (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail152,069 miles (+6,474)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,069 miles
    Test number
    279091274571
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n.s and o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources cover (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass145,595 miles (+6,260)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,595 miles
    Test number
    773646695690
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr no plate cover missing

  8. Pass139,335 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,335 miles
    Test number
    171982578967
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail139,335 miles (+3,735)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,335 miles
    Test number
    918986330933
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,600 miles (+46)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,600 miles
    Test number
    206929053929
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail135,554 miles (+8,714)1 major2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,554 miles
    Test number
    720745987216
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass126,840 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,840 miles
    Test number
    393349181960
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin urgent advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted

  13. Fail126,840 miles (+8,933)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,840 miles
    Test number
    322790516744
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misted (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin urgent advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted

  14. Pass117,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,907 miles
    Test number
    267957306490
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail117,907 miles (+8,788)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,907 miles
    Test number
    948103729522
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass109,119 miles (+112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,119 miles
    Test number
    630593067005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear differntial

  17. Fail109,007 miles (+12,481)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,007 miles
    Test number
    236263037910
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear differntial

  18. Pass96,526 miles (+11,001)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,526 miles
    Test number
    478638007748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,525 miles (+10,104)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,525 miles
    Test number
    775116915219
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  20. Pass75,421 miles (+9,858)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,421 miles
    Test number
    395708014243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,563 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,563 miles
    Test number
    969381323242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,271 miles (+8,404)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    638492513285
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,867 miles (+4,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,867 miles
    Test number
    536879502223
    • 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)

  24. Pass52,116 miles (+6,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,116 miles
    Test number
    267144911245
    • 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)

  25. Pass45,231 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,231 miles
    Test number
    141196290137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,008 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,008 miles
    Test number
    702756649266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,136 miles (+4,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,136 miles
    Test number
    382470498151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass37,470 miles (+7,581)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,470 miles
    Test number
    414320807296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,889 miles
    Test number
    700419476143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 EBY

Does L11 EBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 EBY is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 EBY?
The MOT on L11 EBY is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 EBY done?
L11 EBY was recorded at 167,333 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,774 miles a year.
Has L11 EBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 EBY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L11 EBY 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 EBY find?
L11 EBY passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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