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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 PBZMOT history

LB11 PBZ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Aug 2011. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 170,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
170,896 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 PBZ
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
11 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB11 PBZ was last recorded at 170,896 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 11,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,439 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,457 miles
Average per year
8,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,896 miles
  • 2025 – 159,439 miles
  • 2024 – 150,703 miles
  • 2023 – 137,092 miles
  • 2022 – 126,587 miles
  • 2021 – 116,962 miles
  • 2020 – 103,373 miles
  • 2019 – 100,580 miles
  • 2018 – 93,741 miles
  • 2017 – 91,915 miles
  • 2016 – 88,451 miles
  • 2015 – 86,993 miles
  • 2014 – 71,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail170,896 miles
  • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes in the rear close to ferrels (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryLarge crack in exhaust system

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail170,896 miles (+11,457)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,896 miles
    Test number
    305347689843
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes in the rear close to ferrels (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLarge crack in exhaust system

  2. Pass159,439 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,439 miles
    Test number
    385609774627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail159,437 miles (+8,734)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,437 miles
    Test number
    686776331304
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,703 miles (+13,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    150,703 miles
    Test number
    482398181569
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all pads 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass137,092 miles (+10,505)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,092 miles
    Test number
    544757319821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,587 miles
    Test number
    326789650925
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail126,587 miles (+9,625)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,587 miles
    Test number
    845136750252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,962 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    672852820033
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail116,942 miles (+13,569)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,942 miles
    Test number
    846895220310
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,373 miles (+2,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    103,373 miles
    Test number
    224453487142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass100,580 miles (+6,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,580 miles
    Test number
    644377893735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass93,741 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,741 miles
    Test number
    906154991851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,719 miles (+1,804)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    610427844413
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass91,915 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,915 miles
    Test number
    895142839447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,451 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,451 miles
    Test number
    935386454025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,993 miles (+15,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,993 miles
    Test number
    956582805242
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass71,366 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,366 miles
    Test number
    407836604248
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB11 PBZ

Does LB11 PBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB11 PBZ expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB11 PBZ?
The MOT on LB11 PBZ expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB11 PBZ done?
LB11 PBZ was recorded at 170,896 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 8,598 miles a year.
Has LB11 PBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 PBZ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 PBZ 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 PBZ find?
LB11 PBZ failed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 8 major defects and 6 advisories: electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1, and 11 more.

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