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BMW 1 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L11 OXBMOT history

L11 OXB is a blue diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 26 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 167,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L11 OXB blue BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
167,814 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 OXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 OXB was last recorded at 167,814 miles on 14 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2026: 167,814 miles, lower than 167,815 miles on 25 Mar 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,815 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Average per year
10,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,814 miles
  • 2025 – 164,099 miles
  • 2024 – 162,225 miles
  • 2023 – 155,326 miles
  • 2022 – 153,792 miles
  • 2021 – 139,409 miles
  • 2019 – 122,655 miles
  • 2018 – 101,048 miles
  • 2017 – 82,145 miles
  • 2016 – 68,673 miles
  • 2015 – 56,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,814 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,814 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    167,814 miles
    Test number
    931142048914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail167,815 miles (+3,716)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,815 miles
    Test number
    755074200620
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass164,099 miles (+1,874)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,099 miles
    Test number
    201717416759
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass162,225 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    162,225 miles
    Test number
    745344895209
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail162,225 miles (+6,899)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,225 miles
    Test number
    957726189013
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass155,326 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,326 miles
    Test number
    214968174187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,792 miles (+14,383)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,792 miles
    Test number
    954372237796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,409 miles (+188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,409 miles
    Test number
    487224159121
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail139,221 miles (+16,566)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,221 miles
    Test number
    255216663127
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass122,655 miles (+21,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,655 miles
    Test number
    328765143537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass101,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    558374489274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail101,048 miles (+18,903)4 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,048 miles
    Test number
    995740896371
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass82,145 miles (+13,472)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,145 miles
    Test number
    712472540132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,673 miles (+11,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,673 miles
    Test number
    160831226027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake reaction bush perished slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass56,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,680 miles
    Test number
    463643171193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,680 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,680 miles
    Test number
    179957371575
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about L11 OXB

Does L11 OXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 OXB is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 OXB?
The MOT on L11 OXB is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 OXB done?
L11 OXB was recorded at 167,814 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 10,554 miles a year.
Has L11 OXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 OXB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 OXB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L11 OXB find?
L11 OXB passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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