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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 GSUMOT history

LB11 GSU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
168,017 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 GSU
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
19 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 GSU was last recorded at 168,017 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,189 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,828 miles
Average per year
9,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,017 miles
  • 2025 – 164,189 miles
  • 2024 – 144,656 miles
  • 2023 – 135,637 miles
  • 2022 – 128,728 miles
  • 2021 – 120,272 miles
  • 2020 – 108,126 miles
  • 2019 – 95,715 miles
  • 2018 – 84,106 miles
  • 2017 – 76,777 miles
  • 2016 – 68,139 miles
  • 2015 – 60,745 miles
  • 2014 – 53,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,017 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,017 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    168,017 miles
    Test number
    710052119730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,189 miles (+19,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    164,189 miles
    Test number
    358356923183
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass144,656 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,656 miles
    Test number
    197383790397
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail144,656 miles (+9,019)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,656 miles
    Test number
    605805594927
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass135,637 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,637 miles
    Test number
    240429091962
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,637 miles (+6,909)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,637 miles
    Test number
    120946594732
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,728 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,728 miles
    Test number
    502695110665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail128,723 miles (+8,451)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,723 miles
    Test number
    686843572005
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass120,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,272 miles
    Test number
    233417286086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,272 miles (+12,146)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,272 miles
    Test number
    169556402800
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass108,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    108,126 miles
    Test number
    664485157101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,126 miles (+12,411)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,126 miles
    Test number
    367728285488
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass95,715 miles (+11,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    95,715 miles
    Test number
    507262148544
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm . (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass84,106 miles (+7,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,106 miles
    Test number
    385503602051
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass76,777 miles (+8,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,777 miles
    Test number
    544824014765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass68,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,139 miles
    Test number
    137054633518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Fail68,139 miles (+7,394)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,139 miles
    Test number
    495454306024
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass60,745 miles (+6,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,745 miles
    Test number
    198398075444
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass53,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,867 miles
    Test number
    777949144143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,867 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,867 miles
    Test number
    685548444110
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Questions about LB11 GSU

Does LB11 GSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 GSU is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 GSU?
The MOT on LB11 GSU is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 GSU done?
LB11 GSU was recorded at 168,017 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 9,618 miles a year.
Has LB11 GSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 GSU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB11 GSU 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 GSU find?
LB11 GSU passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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