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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 RYUMOT history

LB11 RYU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 181,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
181,565 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 RYU
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
10 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 RYU was last recorded at 181,565 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,562 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
11,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,565 miles
  • 2025 – 178,158 miles
  • 2024 – 176,876 miles
  • 2023 – 168,953 miles
  • 2022 – 153,858 miles
  • 2021 – 135,411 miles
  • 2020 – 115,045 miles
  • 2019 – 101,334 miles
  • 2018 – 91,254 miles
  • 2017 – 85,960 miles
  • 2016 – 61,718 miles
  • 2015 – 47,734 miles
  • 2014 – 44,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,565 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Under Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Testable items.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Letter B

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,565 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    181,565 miles
    Test number
    155211649565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail181,562 miles (+3,404)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,562 miles
    Test number
    445004726826
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass178,158 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    178,158 miles
    Test number
    147832747445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail178,156 miles (+1,280)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,156 miles
    Test number
    664569065265
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass176,876 miles (+7,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    176,876 miles
    Test number
    434857258660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on the inside edge (just acceptable) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass168,953 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,953 miles
    Test number
    143615779429
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Letter B (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Testable items.
  7. Fail168,953 miles (+15,095)3 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,953 miles
    Test number
    224136786591
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured Inner Rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner Rim In Several Places (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured Inner Rim In Several Places (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Letter B (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Testable items.
  8. Pass153,858 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,858 miles
    Test number
    915410849854
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items.
  9. Fail153,858 miles (+18,447)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,858 miles
    Test number
    181936759052
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items.
  10. Pass135,411 miles (+20,366)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,411 miles
    Test number
    672284513811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,045 miles (+13,711)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,045 miles
    Test number
    376980557747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,334 miles
    Test number
    608735691492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,334 miles (+10,080)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,334 miles
    Test number
    831877998196
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass91,254 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,254 miles
    Test number
    236865537870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,960 miles
    Test number
    146052306333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,960 miles (+24,242)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,960 miles
    Test number
    833689458820
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass61,718 miles (+13,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,718 miles
    Test number
    896548611486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass47,734 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,734 miles
    Test number
    409022545049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,102 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,102 miles
    Test number
    307540464186
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnderbody wet at time of test

Questions about LB11 RYU

Does LB11 RYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 RYU is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 RYU?
The MOT on LB11 RYU is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 RYU done?
LB11 RYU was recorded at 181,565 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 11,432 miles a year.
Has LB11 RYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 RYU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 RYU 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 RYU find?
LB11 RYU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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