BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LB11 PAOMOT history
LB11 PAO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 248,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 248,486 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 16,871 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB11 PAO
- 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
- 5 Jul 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB11 PAO was last recorded at 248,486 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 248,484 miles · 15 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 16,871 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 248,486 miles
- 2025 – 244,178 miles
- 2024 – 232,097 miles
- 2023 – 213,261 miles
- 2022 – 190,227 miles
- 2021 – 174,357 miles
- 2019 – 151,629 miles
- 2018 – 133,423 miles
- 2017 – 120,736 miles
- 2016 – 97,651 miles
- 2015 – 76,285 miles
- 2014 – 49,502 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass248,486 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
15 tests since 5 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass248,486 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 248,486 miles
- Test number
- 188122895420
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail248,484 miles (+4,306)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,484 miles
- Test number
- 408665534032
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass244,178 miles (+12,081)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 244,178 miles
- Test number
- 112110935294
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass232,097 miles (+18,836)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 232,097 miles
- Test number
- 164500448297
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass213,261 miles (+23,034)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 213,261 miles
- Test number
- 742373147493
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,227 miles (+15,870)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 190,227 miles
- Test number
- 190947583235
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
Pass174,357 miles (+22,728)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 174,357 miles
- Test number
- 583264063087
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass151,629 miles (+18,206)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 151,629 miles
- Test number
- 551443978398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,423 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 133,423 miles
- Test number
- 776360002616
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail133,423 miles (+12,687)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,423 miles
- Test number
- 560653036523
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass120,736 miles (+23,085)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 120,736 miles
- Test number
- 907615420859
- AdvisoryFront and rear discs worn
Pass97,651 miles (+21,366)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 97,651 miles
- Test number
- 911079242999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,285 miles (+26,783)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 76,285 miles
- Test number
- 595726355148
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass49,502 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 49,502 miles
- Test number
- 139906284190
- NoteSTRONG ADVISORY:- OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN.
- NoteSTRONG ADVISORY:- REAR PADS ON LIMIT
- NoteFront pads low
- NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on edges.
Fail49,502 miles1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,502 miles
- Test number
- 237716984410
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSTRONG ADVISORY:- OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN.
- NoteSTRONG ADVISORY:- REAR PADS ON LIMIT
- NoteFront pads low
- NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on edges.
Questions about LB11 PAO
- Does LB11 PAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 PAO is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB11 PAO?
- The MOT on LB11 PAO is valid until 20 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 PAO done?
- LB11 PAO was recorded at 248,486 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 16,871 miles a year.
- Has LB11 PAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB11 PAO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB11 PAO 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 PAO find?
- LB11 PAO passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges; oil leak, but not excessive.
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