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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 VEKMOT history

LB11 VEK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Aug 2011. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 169,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2025
Mileage
169,098 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 VEK
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
17 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 VEK was last recorded at 169,098 miles on 23 Aug 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,094 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 169,098 miles
  • 2023 – 158,009 miles
  • 2022 – 147,836 miles
  • 2021 – 140,241 miles
  • 2020 – 130,796 miles
  • 2019 – 127,544 miles
  • 2018 – 124,139 miles
  • 2017 – 106,034 miles
  • 2016 – 94,850 miles
  • 2015 – 77,778 miles
  • 2014 – 60,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,098 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,098 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    169,098 miles
    Test number
    198938075031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail169,094 miles (+11,085)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,094 miles
    Test number
    490722393463
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass158,009 miles (+10,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,009 miles
    Test number
    987880970688
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak underside of vehicle
  4. Pass147,836 miles (+7,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    147,836 miles
    Test number
    656785811830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass140,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,241 miles
    Test number
    985622340863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,236 miles (+9,440)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,236 miles
    Test number
    926483240084
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass130,796 miles (+3,252)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    130,796 miles
    Test number
    419175128668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass127,544 miles (+3,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    127,544 miles
    Test number
    231147917955
    • 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))
  9. Pass124,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,139 miles
    Test number
    379840887657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail124,139 miles (+18,105)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,139 miles
    Test number
    545314198307
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass106,034 miles (+11,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,034 miles
    Test number
    394477335900
    • 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)
  12. Pass94,850 miles (+17,072)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,850 miles
    Test number
    393206830893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,778 miles (+17,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,778 miles
    Test number
    173810731508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass60,092 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,092 miles
    Test number
    475997014244
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LB11 VEK

Does LB11 VEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB11 VEK expired on 23 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB11 VEK?
The MOT on LB11 VEK expired on 23 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB11 VEK done?
LB11 VEK was recorded at 169,098 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2024, an average of 10,846 miles a year.
Has LB11 VEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 VEK has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB11 VEK 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 VEK find?
LB11 VEK passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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