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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 PFJMOT history

LB11 PFJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 176,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
176,546 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 PFJ
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
15 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 PFJ was last recorded at 176,546 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 1,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
175,470 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,076 miles
Average per year
8,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,546 miles
  • 2025 – 175,470 miles
  • 2024 – 172,665 miles
  • 2023 – 169,905 miles
  • 2022 – 163,929 miles
  • 2021 – 157,178 miles
  • 2020 – 149,706 miles
  • 2019 – 141,461 miles
  • 2018 – 128,566 miles
  • 2017 – 111,914 miles
  • 2016 – 97,759 miles
  • 2015 – 82,984 miles
  • 2014 – 73,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,546 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective front clamp snapped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front number plate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,546 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    176,546 miles
    Test number
    165002681427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,470 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    175,470 miles
    Test number
    381349513854
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Fail175,467 miles (+2,802)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,467 miles
    Test number
    113063698704
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass172,665 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    172,665 miles
    Test number
    196591725515
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Fail172,665 miles (+2,760)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,665 miles
    Test number
    162641624532
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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 nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass169,905 miles (+5,976)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    169,905 miles
    Test number
    551155099273
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split and loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  7. Pass163,929 miles (+6,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    163,929 miles
    Test number
    626432415223
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass157,178 miles (+7,472)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    157,178 miles
    Test number
    332886964609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,706 miles (+8,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,706 miles
    Test number
    779663906270
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryMovement in nearside rear hub

  10. Pass141,461 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,461 miles
    Test number
    289494821689
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted and trigger point not met

  11. Fail141,454 miles (+12,888)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,454 miles
    Test number
    418862534230
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and outer sill covers fitted and trigger point not met

  12. Pass128,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,566 miles
    Test number
    484720238763
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions test carried out- results too low to record and produce a printout
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  13. Fail128,566 miles (+16,652)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,566 miles
    Test number
    768625679745
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions test carried out- results too low to record and produce a printout
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  14. Pass111,914 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,914 miles
    Test number
    352811337449
    • Advisory205/55/16 v
    • AdvisoryExhaust emission trigger point not met
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside front vehicle jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside outersill trims damaged
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted to outersills and undersides

  15. Fail111,914 miles (+14,155)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,914 miles
    Test number
    723237731690
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Advisory205/55/16 v
    • AdvisoryExhaust emission trigger point not met
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi section in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside front vehicle jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryOffside outersill trims damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn to limit, need attention now
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted to outersills and undersides

  16. Pass97,759 miles (+14,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,759 miles
    Test number
    140889081353
    • AdvisoryExhaust emission trigger point not met
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted to outersills and undersides

  17. Pass82,984 miles (+9,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    508106805298
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass73,265 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,265 miles
    Test number
    576691184120
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDiesel test pass trigger point not met
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

Questions about LB11 PFJ

Does LB11 PFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 PFJ is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 PFJ?
The MOT on LB11 PFJ is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 PFJ done?
LB11 PFJ was recorded at 176,546 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 8,533 miles a year.
Has LB11 PFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 PFJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB11 PFJ 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 PFJ find?
LB11 PFJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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