BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,991 cc
L11 RBGMOT history
L11 RBG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 54,611 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 11 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 851 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L11 RBG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,991 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L11 RBG was last recorded at 54,611 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 54,611 miles · 10 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 851 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 54,611 miles
- 2025 – 54,137 miles
- 2024 – 53,646 miles
- 2016 – 52,398 miles
- 2015 – 48,844 miles
- 2012 – 43,842 miles
- 2011 – 42,666 miles
- 2009 – 41,385 miles
- 2008 – 40,018 miles
- 2007 – 38,621 miles
- 2006 – 37,780 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,611 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Suspension lowered
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,611 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 54,611 miles
- Test number
- 201874998354
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail54,611 miles (+474)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,611 miles
- Test number
- 326624292141
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass54,137 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 54,137 miles
- Test number
- 292488832761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,122 miles (+476)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,122 miles
- Test number
- 260130566043
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Pass53,646 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 53,646 miles
- Test number
- 798036410185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,613 miles (+1,215)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,613 miles
- Test number
- 617088902579
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass52,398 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 52,398 miles
- Test number
- 321459627481
- AdvisorySuspension lowered
Fail52,398 miles (+3,554)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,398 miles
- Test number
- 593155089944
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisorySuspension lowered
Pass48,844 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 48,844 miles
- Test number
- 617522305250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,822 miles (+4,980)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,822 miles
- Test number
- 508902295156
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- NoteOffside front wheel -arch area corroded
Pass43,842 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 43,842 miles
- Test number
- 675304162343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,827 miles (+51)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,827 miles
- Test number
- 348492162306
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteJacking pads missing
Fail43,776 miles (+1,110)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,776 miles
- Test number
- 415307352413
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass42,666 miles (+1,281)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 42,666 miles
- Test number
- 938363721396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,385 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 41,385 miles
- Test number
- 470542709365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail41,384 miles (+1,366)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,384 miles
- Test number
- 120591709347
- FailureOffside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail40,018 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,018 miles
- Test number
- 592120898215
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass40,018 miles (+1,397)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 40,018 miles
- Test number
- 694800998256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass38,621 miles (+841)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 38,621 miles
- Test number
- 551081377241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,780 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 37,780 miles
- Test number
- 332725576237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,779 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,779 miles
- Test number
- 333372276215
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Questions about L11 RBG
- Does L11 RBG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 RBG is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L11 RBG?
- The MOT on L11 RBG is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L11 RBG done?
- L11 RBG was recorded at 54,611 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 851 miles a year.
- Has L11 RBG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L11 RBG has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L11 RBG 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 RBG find?
- L11 RBG passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: central exhaust mounting defective.
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