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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 DZVMOT history

LB11 DZV is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 220,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
220,424 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LB11 DZV was last recorded at 220,424 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 9,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,263 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,161 miles
Average per year
11,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,424 miles
  • 2025 – 211,263 miles
  • 2024 – 199,153 miles
  • 2023 – 183,255 miles
  • 2022 – 167,766 miles
  • 2021 – 151,645 miles
  • 2020 – 138,834 miles
  • 2019 – 130,942 miles
  • 2018 – 126,253 miles
  • 2017 – 118,706 miles
  • 2016 – 110,078 miles
  • 2015 – 104,591 miles
  • 2014 – 87,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,424 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  • AdvisoryEngine oil close to minimum

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear nearside tyre is worn to wear markers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,424 miles (+9,161)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    220,424 miles
    Test number
    961871109864
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryEngine oil close to minimum

  2. Pass211,263 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    211,263 miles
    Test number
    794833604558
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail211,251 miles (+12,098)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,251 miles
    Test number
    634330438596
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass199,153 miles (+130)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    199,153 miles
    Test number
    440007795387
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail199,023 miles (+15,768)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,023 miles
    Test number
    828000003939
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords +wear in legal limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 in legal limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass183,255 miles (+15,489)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    183,255 miles
    Test number
    336229837742
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass167,766 miles (+16,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    167,766 miles
    Test number
    998869220186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,645 miles (+12,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,645 miles
    Test number
    483616960810
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,834 miles (+7,892)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,834 miles
    Test number
    610457046531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,942 miles (+4,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,942 miles
    Test number
    742494570947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust gas leak around manifold area

  11. Pass126,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,253 miles
    Test number
    981701721024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail126,222 miles (+7,516)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    990660376798
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass118,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    118,706 miles
    Test number
    322648976487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,706 miles (+8,628)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,706 miles
    Test number
    541258229613
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass110,078 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,078 miles
    Test number
    798067984347
    • AdvisoryRear nearside tyre is worn to wear markers

  16. Fail110,070 miles (+5,479)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,070 miles
    Test number
    834764916459
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear nearside tyre is worn to wear markers

  17. Pass104,591 miles (+17,180)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,591 miles
    Test number
    407112545009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,411 miles
    Test number
    839809224139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 DZV

Does LB11 DZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 DZV is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 DZV?
The MOT on LB11 DZV is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 DZV done?
LB11 DZV was recorded at 220,424 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 11,277 miles a year.
Has LB11 DZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 DZV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB11 DZV 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 DZV find?
LB11 DZV passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area, and 6 more.

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