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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 DZGMOT history

LB11 DZG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,319 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 DZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 DZG was last recorded at 146,319 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 9,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2023: 110,781 miles, lower than 110,852 miles on 3 Mar 2023.

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
137,012 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,307 miles
Average per year
9,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,319 miles
  • 2025 – 137,012 miles
  • 2024 – 128,340 miles
  • 2023 – 110,781 miles
  • 2022 – 98,834 miles
  • 2021 – 90,249 miles
  • 2020 – 82,979 miles
  • 2019 – 78,707 miles
  • 2018 – 67,490 miles
  • 2017 – 57,964 miles
  • 2016 – 50,330 miles
  • 2015 – 40,960 miles
  • 2014 – 29,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,319 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Front clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose after flexy clamp missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,319 miles (+9,307)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,319 miles
    Test number
    473187223942
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Front clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,012 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,012 miles
    Test number
    112394222628
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose after flexy clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail137,010 miles (+8,670)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,010 miles
    Test number
    573039342365
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability front arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose after flexy clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass128,340 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,340 miles
    Test number
    694231741906
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail128,337 miles1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,337 miles
    Test number
    657732111423
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp turns off when fog light applied (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail128,337 miles (+17,556)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,337 miles
    Test number
    369279877220
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass110,781 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,781 miles
    Test number
    588573817093
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer door handle needs attention soon

  8. Fail110,781 miles (-71)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,781 miles
    Test number
    735822724518
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer door handle needs attention soon

  9. Fail110,852 miles (+12,018)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,852 miles
    Test number
    225989345265
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass98,834 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,834 miles
    Test number
    446298266094
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail98,830 miles (+8,581)3 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,830 miles
    Test number
    523235470238
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener on internal mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge inner tyrewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass90,249 miles (+7,270)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,249 miles
    Test number
    516977232033
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear X1 bulb of X2, position lamp not working

  13. Pass82,979 miles (+4,272)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,979 miles
    Test number
    183141481014
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip's in swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass78,707 miles (+11,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,707 miles
    Test number
    803586346829
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass67,490 miles (+9,526)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,490 miles
    Test number
    244199253180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,964 miles (+7,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,964 miles
    Test number
    855968490143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass50,330 miles (+9,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,330 miles
    Test number
    647135674825
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass40,960 miles (+11,239)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,960 miles
    Test number
    725629452608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,721 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,721 miles
    Test number
    355618524122
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteRear tyres wearing low inner edges.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
    • NoteStone cuts tyre treads.

Questions about LB11 DZG

Does LB11 DZG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 DZG is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 DZG?
The MOT on LB11 DZG is valid until 7 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 DZG done?
LB11 DZG was recorded at 146,319 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 9,587 miles a year.
Has LB11 DZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 DZG has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB11 DZG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB11 DZG find?
LB11 DZG passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp missing; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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