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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 LBUMOT history

LB11 LBU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
152,036 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 LBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 LBU was last recorded at 152,036 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 12,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,608 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,428 miles
Average per year
7,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,036 miles
  • 2025 – 139,608 miles
  • 2024 – 129,105 miles
  • 2023 – 120,596 miles
  • 2022 – 111,192 miles
  • 2021 – 102,923 miles
  • 2020 – 97,345 miles
  • 2019 – 89,792 miles
  • 2018 – 83,895 miles
  • 2017 – 76,666 miles
  • 2016 – 70,263 miles
  • 2015 – 60,517 miles
  • 2014 – 57,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,036 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front fog light not working and insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,036 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    152,036 miles
    Test number
    385383356800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail152,036 miles (+12,428)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,036 miles
    Test number
    482645652637
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass139,608 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,608 miles
    Test number
    364107876347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail139,608 miles (+10,503)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,608 miles
    Test number
    811933863239
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass129,105 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,105 miles
    Test number
    348728132077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail129,105 miles (+8,509)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,105 miles
    Test number
    300562601304
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,596 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,596 miles
    Test number
    687324722610
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail120,574 miles (+9,382)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,574 miles
    Test number
    846506065536
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass111,192 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,192 miles
    Test number
    993045389833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail111,191 miles (+8,268)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,191 miles
    Test number
    430130840937
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass102,923 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,923 miles
    Test number
    472091525148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail102,902 miles (+30)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,902 miles
    Test number
    116317857520
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail102,872 miles (+5,527)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,872 miles
    Test number
    657004346302
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))

  14. Pass97,345 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,345 miles
    Test number
    272212769666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,342 miles (+7,550)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,342 miles
    Test number
    462256519020
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass89,792 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    89,792 miles
    Test number
    859809482252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  17. Fail89,792 miles (+5,897)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,792 miles
    Test number
    236506728214
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  18. Pass83,895 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,895 miles
    Test number
    810039303319
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexible section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamps inop
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail83,895 miles (+7,229)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,895 miles
    Test number
    813229719828
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexible section deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamps inop
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass76,666 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,666 miles
    Test number
    132090513518
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail76,665 miles (+6,402)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,665 miles
    Test number
    869293704033
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass70,263 miles (+9,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,263 miles
    Test number
    575918524541
    • 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)

  23. Pass60,517 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,517 miles
    Test number
    648702965119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,050 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,050 miles
    Test number
    139256555186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,309 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,309 miles
    Test number
    135431054150
    • 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)

Questions about LB11 LBU

Does LB11 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 LBU is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 LBU?
The MOT on LB11 LBU is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 LBU done?
LB11 LBU was recorded at 152,036 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,725 miles a year.
Has LB11 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 LBU has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 LBU 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 LBU find?
LB11 LBU passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin both; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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