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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 VDVMOT history

LB11 VDV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 178,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
178,734 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 VDV
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
27 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 VDV was last recorded at 178,734 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 8,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,201 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,533 miles
Average per year
6,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,734 miles
  • 2025 – 170,201 miles
  • 2024 – 164,637 miles
  • 2023 – 161,111 miles
  • 2022 – 158,370 miles
  • 2021 – 155,950 miles
  • 2020 – 150,967 miles
  • 2019 – 144,881 miles
  • 2018 – 139,798 miles
  • 2017 – 136,503 miles
  • 2016 – 130,001 miles
  • 2015 – 128,666 miles
  • 2014 – 99,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,734 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    178,734 miles
    Test number
    633200184667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,734 miles (+8,533)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,734 miles
    Test number
    723726312232
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,201 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    170,201 miles
    Test number
    551670592251
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail170,182 miles (+5,545)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,182 miles
    Test number
    784718524718
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,637 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    164,637 miles
    Test number
    410199803777
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail164,637 miles (+3,526)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,637 miles
    Test number
    684074059359
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass161,111 miles (+2,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    161,111 miles
    Test number
    807261347550
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,370 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,370 miles
    Test number
    157175127514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,950 miles (+4,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,950 miles
    Test number
    442753616486
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass150,967 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    150,967 miles
    Test number
    447960133577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,881 miles (+5,083)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    144,881 miles
    Test number
    384247024527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,798 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    139,798 miles
    Test number
    179290337575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,503 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,503 miles
    Test number
    617456952306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryMinor chips in screen
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Fail136,503 miles (+6,502)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,503 miles
    Test number
    445196608698
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryMinor chips in screen

  15. Pass130,001 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,001 miles
    Test number
    450048081565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass128,666 miles (+29,631)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,666 miles
    Test number
    457354285184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsf tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

  17. Pass99,035 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,035 miles
    Test number
    718731684180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail99,035 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,035 miles
    Test number
    896891884117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB11 VDV

Does LB11 VDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 VDV is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 VDV?
The MOT on LB11 VDV is valid until 2 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 VDV done?
LB11 VDV was recorded at 178,734 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 6,649 miles a year.
Has LB11 VDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 VDV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 VDV 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 VDV find?
LB11 VDV passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in knuckle.

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