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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

L11 YTNMOT history

L11 YTN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 220,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

L11 YTN silver 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 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
220,808 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 YTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 YTN was last recorded at 220,808 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 3,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,527 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,281 miles
Average per year
8,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 220,808 miles
  • 2024 – 217,527 miles
  • 2023 – 212,059 miles
  • 2020 – 208,474 miles
  • 2017 – 198,158 miles
  • 2016 – 182,128 miles
  • 2014 – 158,849 miles
  • 2012 – 135,385 miles
  • 2011 – 131,105 miles
  • 2010 – 118,104 miles
  • 2009 – 105,112 miles
  • 2008 – 95,344 miles
  • 2007 – 71,841 miles
  • 2006 – 53,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,808 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,808 miles (+3,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    220,808 miles
    Test number
    873147469937
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass217,527 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    217,527 miles
    Test number
    248430605329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass212,059 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    212,059 miles
    Test number
    200633286352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail212,057 miles (+3,583)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,057 miles
    Test number
    736084828695
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  5. Pass208,474 miles (+400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    208,474 miles
    Test number
    877389991252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail208,074 miles (+9,916)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,074 miles
    Test number
    537217139363
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light indicates a fault (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBad oil leaks
    • AdvisoryCoolant leaks
    • AdvisoryFront shockers very soft
  7. Pass198,158 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    198,158 miles
    Test number
    695132935731
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Fail198,106 miles (+15,978)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,106 miles
    Test number
    196165266484
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Pass182,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    182,128 miles
    Test number
    868830916207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail182,128 miles (+23,279)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,128 miles
    Test number
    422313832855
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  11. Pass158,849 miles (+23,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    158,849 miles
    Test number
    518936054184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass135,385 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,385 miles
    Test number
    599863432256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,105 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    131,105 miles
    Test number
    609783831346
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteO/s/r brake slightly binding
  14. Fail131,105 miles (+13,001)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,105 miles
    Test number
    827352731378
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
    • NoteO/s/r brake slightly binding
  15. Pass118,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    118,104 miles
    Test number
    260634010372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail118,104 miles (+12,992)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,104 miles
    Test number
    812044210363
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass105,112 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    105,112 miles
    Test number
    171921629323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,111 miles (+9,767)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,111 miles
    Test number
    282310229391
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  19. Pass95,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    95,344 miles
    Test number
    484022338455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,344 miles (+23,503)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,344 miles
    Test number
    521562138373
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  21. Pass71,841 miles (+18,572)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    71,841 miles
    Test number
    694121757150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass53,269 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    874051906161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,245 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,245 miles
    Test number
    393380106148
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L11 YTN

Does L11 YTN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 YTN expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 YTN?
The MOT on L11 YTN expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 YTN done?
L11 YTN was recorded at 220,808 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 8,587 miles a year.
Has L11 YTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 YTN has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L11 YTN 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 YTN find?
L11 YTN passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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