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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 CEKMOT history

LB11 CEK is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 199,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
199,305 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 CEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 CEK was last recorded at 199,305 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 8,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,260 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,045 miles
Average per year
11,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,305 miles
  • 2025 – 191,260 miles
  • 2024 – 182,884 miles
  • 2023 – 173,385 miles
  • 2022 – 167,156 miles
  • 2021 – 157,671 miles
  • 2020 – 151,433 miles
  • 2019 – 139,197 miles
  • 2018 – 122,446 miles
  • 2017 – 102,807 miles
  • 2016 – 88,356 miles
  • 2015 – 73,744 miles
  • 2014 – 58,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,305 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothsides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,305 miles (+8,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    199,305 miles
    Test number
    258935606695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothsides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Pass191,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    191,260 miles
    Test number
    603163212857
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small cracks (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. Fail191,260 miles (+8,376)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,260 miles
    Test number
    259373104781
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small cracks (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. Pass182,884 miles (+9,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    182,884 miles
    Test number
    432406053759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass173,385 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    173,385 miles
    Test number
    867991323608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail173,383 miles (+6,227)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,383 miles
    Test number
    305393272587
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc backing plate insecure
  7. Pass167,156 miles (+9,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    167,156 miles
    Test number
    717558133097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass157,671 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    157,671 miles
    Test number
    585886162108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail157,646 miles (+6,213)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,646 miles
    Test number
    161662349509
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass151,433 miles (+12,236)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    151,433 miles
    Test number
    569467335910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,197 miles
    Test number
    302571212113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Fail139,197 miles (+16,751)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,197 miles
    Test number
    302251702215
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass122,446 miles (+19,639)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,446 miles
    Test number
    122439904332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,807 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,807 miles
    Test number
    319509242656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail102,806 miles (+14,450)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,806 miles
    Test number
    956572078539
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass88,356 miles (+14,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,356 miles
    Test number
    346448219793
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust particulate filter flexi joint worn
  17. Pass73,744 miles (+15,526)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,744 miles
    Test number
    177538135121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,218 miles
    Test number
    257159734122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 CEK

Does LB11 CEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 CEK is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 CEK?
The MOT on LB11 CEK is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 CEK done?
LB11 CEK was recorded at 199,305 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 11,664 miles a year.
Has LB11 CEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 CEK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB11 CEK 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 LB11 CEK find?
LB11 CEK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothsides; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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