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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

L11 PENMOT history

L11 PEN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 41,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L11 PEN 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 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
41,273 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 PEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 PEN was last recorded at 41,273 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,242 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
1,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,273 miles
  • 2025 – 41,242 miles
  • 2024 – 41,220 miles
  • 2023 – 40,945 miles
  • 2022 – 40,820 miles
  • 2021 – 40,735 miles
  • 2020 – 40,708 miles
  • 2019 – 40,697 miles
  • 2018 – 40,570 miles
  • 2017 – 40,378 miles
  • 2016 – 40,242 miles
  • 2015 – 40,202 miles
  • 2014 – 39,911 miles
  • 2013 – 38,539 miles
  • 2012 – 34,536 miles
  • 2011 – 30,221 miles
  • 2010 – 22,963 miles
  • 2009 – 17,458 miles
  • 2008 – 13,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,273 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,273 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    41,273 miles
    Test number
    364465781617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass41,242 miles (+22)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    41,242 miles
    Test number
    914539676912
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass41,220 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    41,220 miles
    Test number
    380865215411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,945 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,945 miles
    Test number
    486783546755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,943 miles (+123)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,943 miles
    Test number
    244759704385
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass40,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,820 miles
    Test number
    904082885646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail40,820 miles (+85)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,820 miles
    Test number
    199055178689
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass40,735 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,735 miles
    Test number
    399753539454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,730 miles (+22)2 major2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,730 miles
    Test number
    566744902249
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass40,708 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,708 miles
    Test number
    872938574375
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass40,697 miles (+127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,697 miles
    Test number
    660692730210
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass40,570 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,570 miles
    Test number
    597160238135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,378 miles
    Test number
    415293315582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    763645175394
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre side walls cracking

  15. Pass40,242 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,242 miles
    Test number
    787299724317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,202 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,202 miles
    Test number
    997048595130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,911 miles (+1,372)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,911 miles
    Test number
    617122384103
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap sealing oring starting to split

  18. Pass38,539 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,539 miles
    Test number
    658297473102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,536 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,536 miles
    Test number
    185935102206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,221 miles (+7,258)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,221 miles
    Test number
    875542301249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,963 miles (+5,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    22,963 miles
    Test number
    761519270136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,458 miles
    Test number
    373061009278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,458 miles (+4,377)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,458 miles
    Test number
    373061909284
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass13,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,081 miles
    Test number
    412364808262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 PEN

Does L11 PEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 PEN is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 PEN?
The MOT on L11 PEN is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 PEN done?
L11 PEN was recorded at 41,273 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 1,553 miles a year.
Has L11 PEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 PEN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L11 PEN 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 PEN find?
L11 PEN passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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