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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 GHXMOT history

LB11 GHX is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 151,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2025
Mileage
151,360 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 GHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB11 GHX was last recorded at 151,360 miles on 20 May 2025, 20,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,838 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
20,522 miles
Average per year
11,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,360 miles
  • 2024 – 130,838 miles
  • 2023 – 119,405 miles
  • 2022 – 107,819 miles
  • 2021 – 91,613 miles
  • 2020 – 79,342 miles
  • 2019 – 74,091 miles
  • 2018 – 64,115 miles
  • 2017 – 54,484 miles
  • 2016 – 42,363 miles
  • 2015 – 29,256 miles
  • 2014 – 25,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,360 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Fouling suspension arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension rod missing Drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside 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))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification Top mount incorrectly fitted, washer missing on bearing (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryFront windscreen and rear windows tinted
  • AdvisoryNear side and off side wheel rims damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output After market mesh on lenses (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexi brake hose insecure, early attention required
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output After market mesh on lenses (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,360 miles (+20,522)3 dangerous6 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,360 miles
    Test number
    672264297799
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Fouling suspension arm (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension rod missing Drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside 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))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification Top mount incorrectly fitted, washer missing on bearing (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen and rear windows tinted
    • AdvisoryNear side and off side wheel rims damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output After market mesh on lenses (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexi brake hose insecure, early attention required
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output After market mesh on lenses (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass130,838 miles (+11,433)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    130,838 miles
    Test number
    760386714273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  3. Pass119,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,405 miles
    Test number
    958542611461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail119,405 miles (+11,586)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,405 miles
    Test number
    315963338571
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass107,819 miles (+16,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,819 miles
    Test number
    171588577922
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass91,613 miles (+12,271)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,613 miles
    Test number
    795669555274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,342 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    79,342 miles
    Test number
    781465918388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,091 miles (+9,976)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,091 miles
    Test number
    311727383504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,115 miles (+9,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,115 miles
    Test number
    312275442170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass54,484 miles (+12,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,484 miles
    Test number
    939895229523
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre in inner side wall of tyre
  11. Pass42,363 miles (+13,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,363 miles
    Test number
    238451501445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres feathering on edges
  12. Pass29,256 miles (+4,238)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,256 miles
    Test number
    518830575044
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass25,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,018 miles
    Test number
    468164764101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about LB11 GHX

Does LB11 GHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB11 GHX expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB11 GHX?
The MOT on LB11 GHX expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB11 GHX done?
LB11 GHX was recorded at 151,360 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 11,554 miles a year.
Has LB11 GHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 GHX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB11 GHX 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 GHX find?
LB11 GHX failed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 12 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components fouling suspension arm; offside front suspension rod missing drop link; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, and 18 more.

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