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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 SWJMOT history

LB11 SWJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 228,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
228,771 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 SWJ
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
22 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 SWJ was last recorded at 228,771 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 9,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
219,405 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,366 miles
Average per year
11,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,771 miles
  • 2025 – 219,405 miles
  • 2024 – 207,648 miles
  • 2023 – 199,453 miles
  • 2022 – 186,827 miles
  • 2021 – 172,501 miles
  • 2020 – 162,293 miles
  • 2019 – 156,503 miles
  • 2018 – 154,999 miles
  • 2017 – 149,661 miles
  • 2016 – 132,360 miles
  • 2015 – 110,818 miles
  • 2014 – 87,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,771 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,771 miles (+9,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    228,771 miles
    Test number
    894262597619
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass219,405 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    219,405 miles
    Test number
    585807143841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded/suspension components

  3. Fail219,405 miles (+11,757)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,405 miles
    Test number
    558669493384
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded/suspension components

  4. Pass207,648 miles (+8,195)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    207,648 miles
    Test number
    468697201957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass199,453 miles (+12,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    199,453 miles
    Test number
    930635560102
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS&OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass186,827 miles (+14,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    186,827 miles
    Test number
    303491919850
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass172,501 miles (+10,208)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    172,501 miles
    Test number
    531255134498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySide sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fited obstructing to check all components

  8. Pass162,293 miles (+5,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    162,293 miles
    Test number
    287407841456
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass156,503 miles (+1,504)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    156,503 miles
    Test number
    654627938880
    • MinorRear All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Pass154,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    154,999 miles
    Test number
    965950921587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,999 miles (+5,338)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,999 miles
    Test number
    676192241679
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass149,661 miles (+17,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    149,661 miles
    Test number
    260297552909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft donnut splitting

  13. Pass132,360 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,360 miles
    Test number
    919398141296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail132,360 miles (+21,542)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,360 miles
    Test number
    258494958514
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass110,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    110,818 miles
    Test number
    798908295124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,818 miles (+23,016)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,818 miles
    Test number
    267438895442
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass87,802 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,802 miles
    Test number
    919724684185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear propshaft rubber coupling deteriated.

Questions about LB11 SWJ

Does LB11 SWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 SWJ is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 SWJ?
The MOT on LB11 SWJ is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 SWJ done?
LB11 SWJ was recorded at 228,771 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 11,726 miles a year.
Has LB11 SWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 SWJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB11 SWJ 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 SWJ find?
LB11 SWJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: under trays fitted.

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