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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 GSYMOT history

LB11 GSY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
125,531 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 GSY
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
24 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB11 GSY was last recorded at 125,531 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,430 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,101 miles
Average per year
4,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,531 miles
  • 2025 – 124,430 miles
  • 2024 – 123,415 miles
  • 2023 – 122,775 miles
  • 2022 – 121,154 miles
  • 2021 – 116,857 miles
  • 2020 – 114,461 miles
  • 2019 – 111,379 miles
  • 2018 – 110,026 miles
  • 2017 – 103,870 miles
  • 2016 – 98,511 miles
  • 2015 – 93,490 miles
  • 2014 – 67,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,531 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disks corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail125,531 miles (+1,101)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,531 miles
    Test number
    128635142206
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass124,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,430 miles
    Test number
    315100691369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,430 miles (+1,015)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,430 miles
    Test number
    831161370451
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass123,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,415 miles
    Test number
    651137294615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,415 miles (+640)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,415 miles
    Test number
    370894797446
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass122,775 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,775 miles
    Test number
    824951140545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail122,775 miles (+1,621)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,775 miles
    Test number
    947040220875
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass121,154 miles (+4,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,154 miles
    Test number
    836637908172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass116,857 miles (+2,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,857 miles
    Test number
    812228505142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass114,461 miles (+3,082)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,461 miles
    Test number
    422421828872
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view just out of sweep (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass111,379 miles (+1,353)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,379 miles
    Test number
    567361402402
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass110,026 miles (+6,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,026 miles
    Test number
    609388484677
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass103,870 miles (+5,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,870 miles
    Test number
    685082037942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass98,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,511 miles
    Test number
    414107258848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,511 miles (+5,021)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,511 miles
    Test number
    185537702963
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass93,490 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,490 miles
    Test number
    800387564258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,950 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,950 miles
    Test number
    165610665194
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass88,950 miles (+21,128)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,950 miles
    Test number
    356600665151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,822 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,822 miles
    Test number
    105340064191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB11 GSY

Does LB11 GSY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB11 GSY expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB11 GSY?
The MOT on LB11 GSY expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB11 GSY done?
LB11 GSY was recorded at 125,531 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,679 miles a year.
Has LB11 GSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 GSY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 GSY 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 GSY find?
LB11 GSY failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; central front items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 6 more.

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