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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

L11 FWJMOT history

L11 FWJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

L11 FWJ 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 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,217 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 FWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 FWJ was last recorded at 114,217 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 3,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,005 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,212 miles
Average per year
4,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,217 miles
  • 2024 – 111,005 miles
  • 2023 – 105,181 miles
  • 2022 – 104,610 miles
  • 2019 – 103,659 miles
  • 2018 – 101,726 miles
  • 2017 – 99,205 miles
  • 2014 – 96,321 miles
  • 2012 – 89,882 miles
  • 2011 – 80,883 miles
  • 2010 – 68,512 miles
  • 2009 – 54,566 miles
  • 2008 – 38,681 miles
  • 2007 – 34,751 miles
  • 2006 – 29,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,217 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,217 miles (+3,212)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,217 miles
    Test number
    810547274572
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,005 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,005 miles
    Test number
    254991324944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,181 miles (+571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,181 miles
    Test number
    464280524515
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass104,610 miles (+951)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,610 miles
    Test number
    757744529398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,659 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,659 miles
    Test number
    131375920243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,646 miles (+1,920)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,646 miles
    Test number
    130710508953
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow effort on offside parking brake

  7. Pass101,726 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,726 miles
    Test number
    311032345927
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

  8. Fail101,713 miles (+2,508)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,713 miles
    Test number
    704643371337
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency on minimum 16%

  9. Pass99,205 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,205 miles
    Test number
    435052424467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,194 miles (+2,873)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,194 miles
    Test number
    155328530660
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass96,321 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,321 miles
    Test number
    937004484164
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel slightly binding

  12. Fail96,320 miles (+6,438)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,320 miles
    Test number
    665441084114
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel slightly binding

  13. Pass89,882 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,882 miles
    Test number
    559613932098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVehicle has been lowered all around.

  14. Fail89,872 miles (+8,989)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,872 miles
    Test number
    167651732084
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteVehicle has been lowered all around.

  15. Pass80,883 miles (+12,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,883 miles
    Test number
    379340461072
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass68,512 miles (+13,946)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,512 miles
    Test number
    302464140031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,566 miles (+15,885)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    574021449035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,681 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,681 miles
    Test number
    613210168024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,751 miles (+5,500)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    34,751 miles
    Test number
    832687327046
    • NoteEngine & sill undertrays fitted.
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner faces, losing surface area.

  20. Pass29,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,251 miles
    Test number
    561998056029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 FWJ

Does L11 FWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 FWJ is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L11 FWJ?
The MOT on L11 FWJ is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 FWJ done?
L11 FWJ was recorded at 114,217 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,311 miles a year.
Has L11 FWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 FWJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L11 FWJ 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 FWJ find?
L11 FWJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.

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