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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 SVVMOT history

LB11 SVV is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 201,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
201,906 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 SVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 SVV was last recorded at 201,906 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,818 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
7,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,906 miles
  • 2025 – 198,550 miles
  • 2024 – 193,965 miles
  • 2023 – 189,463 miles
  • 2022 – 184,311 miles
  • 2021 – 180,460 miles
  • 2020 – 177,370 miles
  • 2019 – 171,716 miles
  • 2018 – 167,270 miles
  • 2017 – 167,230 miles
  • 2016 – 166,145 miles
  • 2015 – 154,352 miles
  • 2014 – 112,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,906 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Noise from Aux drive belt area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,906 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    201,906 miles
    Test number
    562873347931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Fail201,818 miles (+3,268)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,818 miles
    Test number
    891757644722
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass198,550 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    198,550 miles
    Test number
    176448497202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail198,515 miles (+4,550)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,515 miles
    Test number
    132061866836
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass193,965 miles (+4,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    193,965 miles
    Test number
    669427728256
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF/Turbo area, requires further investigation (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass189,463 miles (+5,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    189,463 miles
    Test number
    592601888287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around turbo to DPF join, can be smelt in passenger compartment (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing/cracking to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm has slight play in inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm has slight play in inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass184,311 miles (+3,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    184,311 miles
    Test number
    165876761694
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases into engine bay from manifold/turbo/EGR region. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall damaged, suspect tyre has been ran low on pressure. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass180,460 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    180,460 miles
    Test number
    638724137306
    • AdvisoryNoise from Aux drive belt area.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail180,457 miles (+3,087)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,457 miles
    Test number
    376581623728
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from Aux drive belt area.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass177,370 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    177,370 miles
    Test number
    321517601932
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNoise from aux drive belt.
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray damaged.
  11. Fail177,367 miles (+5,651)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,367 miles
    Test number
    543130857862
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both inner sidewalls deformed/bulging (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNoise from aux drive belt.
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin & discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray damaged.
  12. Pass171,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    171,716 miles
    Test number
    527033088420
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail171,714 miles (+4,444)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,714 miles
    Test number
    309809056822
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass167,270 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    167,270 miles
    Test number
    116042409328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass167,230 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    167,230 miles
    Test number
    929701195153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass166,145 miles (+11,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    166,145 miles
    Test number
    153268412057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass154,352 miles (+41,915)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    154,352 miles
    Test number
    239652595451
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing thin on outer edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass112,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,437 miles
    Test number
    125495984151
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Fail112,437 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,437 miles
    Test number
    208205284142
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB11 SVV

Does LB11 SVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 SVV is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 SVV?
The MOT on LB11 SVV is valid until 10 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 SVV done?
LB11 SVV was recorded at 201,906 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 7,660 miles a year.
Has LB11 SVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 SVV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 SVV 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 SVV find?
LB11 SVV passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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