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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 PBUMOT history

LB11 PBU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 129,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,987 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 PBU
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
3 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 PBU was last recorded at 129,987 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 5,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,765 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,222 miles
Average per year
8,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,987 miles
  • 2025 – 124,765 miles
  • 2024 – 120,404 miles
  • 2023 – 114,921 miles
  • 2022 – 109,801 miles
  • 2021 – 104,352 miles
  • 2020 – 96,362 miles
  • 2019 – 85,249 miles
  • 2018 – 73,471 miles
  • 2017 – 64,679 miles
  • 2016 – 58,512 miles
  • 2015 – 50,627 miles
  • 2014 – 30,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,987 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,987 miles
    Test number
    834266333392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail129,987 miles (+5,222)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,987 miles
    Test number
    233340910067
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to unusual engine noises (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass124,765 miles (+4,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    124,765 miles
    Test number
    672704150787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,404 miles (+5,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,404 miles
    Test number
    757441470885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass114,921 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,921 miles
    Test number
    633165763723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,801 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,801 miles
    Test number
    532858282465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,352 miles (+7,990)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,352 miles
    Test number
    671177162534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,362 miles (+11,113)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,362 miles
    Test number
    994216402218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,249 miles (+11,778)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,249 miles
    Test number
    651395565964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass73,471 miles (+8,792)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,471 miles
    Test number
    827903775295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,679 miles
    Test number
    154064194806
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail64,679 miles (+6,167)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,679 miles
    Test number
    632540062020
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass58,512 miles (+7,885)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,512 miles
    Test number
    524839715097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,627 miles (+20,510)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,627 miles
    Test number
    166617375437
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/S/R tyre worn inner edge

  15. Pass30,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,117 miles
    Test number
    776898374003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 PBU

Does LB11 PBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 PBU is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 PBU?
The MOT on LB11 PBU is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 PBU done?
LB11 PBU was recorded at 129,987 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 8,342 miles a year.
Has LB11 PBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 PBU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 PBU 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 PBU find?
LB11 PBU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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