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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

L11 NKUMOT history

L11 NKU is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 110,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

L11 NKU red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
110,210 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 NKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 NKU was last recorded at 110,210 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 1,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,010 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,200 miles
Average per year
3,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,210 miles
  • 2023 – 109,010 miles
  • 2022 – 107,979 miles
  • 2021 – 107,555 miles
  • 2020 – 105,583 miles
  • 2017 – 103,227 miles
  • 2015 – 95,990 miles
  • 2013 – 94,192 miles
  • 2012 – 79,246 miles
  • 2010 – 70,028 miles
  • 2009 – 65,522 miles
  • 2008 – 53,341 miles
  • 2007 – 44,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,210 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,210 miles
    Test number
    828865286955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail110,210 miles (+1,200)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,210 miles
    Test number
    295087410882
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass109,010 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,010 miles
    Test number
    334237481535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,979 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,979 miles
    Test number
    415401265718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,555 miles (+1,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    107,555 miles
    Test number
    672876702854
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass105,583 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,583 miles
    Test number
    681556459339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,227 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,227 miles
    Test number
    246382899160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Fail103,227 miles (+7,237)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,227 miles
    Test number
    529544466133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass95,990 miles (+1,798)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,990 miles
    Test number
    829401435109
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHand brake light on deshboard
  10. Pass94,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    94,192 miles
    Test number
    308755763383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,192 miles (+14,946)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,192 miles
    Test number
    437144863499
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass79,246 miles (+9,218)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,246 miles
    Test number
    258284552182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  13. Pass70,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    70,028 miles
    Test number
    481296150316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,028 miles (+4,506)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,028 miles
    Test number
    900326450368
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass65,522 miles (+12,181)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,522 miles
    Test number
    272998199011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,341 miles (+8,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,341 miles
    Test number
    552500618097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass44,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    44,616 miles
    Test number
    342565817009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 NKU

Does L11 NKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 NKU expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 NKU?
The MOT on L11 NKU expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 NKU done?
L11 NKU was recorded at 110,210 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 3,603 miles a year.
Has L11 NKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 NKU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 NKU 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 NKU find?
L11 NKU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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