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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 XSJMOT history

LB11 XSJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
147,261 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 XSJ
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
22 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 XSJ was last recorded at 147,261 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 10,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,353 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,908 miles
Average per year
8,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,261 miles
  • 2025 – 136,353 miles
  • 2024 – 129,692 miles
  • 2023 – 126,394 miles
  • 2022 – 118,993 miles
  • 2021 – 110,164 miles
  • 2020 – 101,350 miles
  • 2019 – 91,844 miles
  • 2018 – 80,598 miles
  • 2017 – 73,204 miles
  • 2016 – 65,287 miles
  • 2015 – 58,449 miles
  • 2014 – 50,522 miles
  • 2013 – 43,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,261 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light has water ingress
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet conditions

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under-tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,261 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    147,261 miles
    Test number
    562759245414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light has water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet conditions

  2. Fail147,261 miles (+10,908)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,261 miles
    Test number
    852877960390
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. 3mm central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light has water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm central tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle tested in wet conditions

  3. Pass136,353 miles (+6,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,353 miles
    Test number
    763505324403
    • 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))

  4. Pass129,692 miles (+3,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,692 miles
    Test number
    204345782539
    • AdvisoryBody covers fitted obscuring components

  5. Pass126,394 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,394 miles
    Test number
    726356662575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,394 miles (+7,401)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,394 miles
    Test number
    931171728009
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,993 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,993 miles
    Test number
    122963502408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail118,992 miles (+8,828)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,992 miles
    Test number
    452248691090
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass110,164 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,164 miles
    Test number
    122503694495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  10. Fail110,164 miles (+8,814)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,164 miles
    Test number
    143368579309
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  11. Pass101,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,350 miles
    Test number
    742273424883
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted

  12. Fail101,350 miles (+9,506)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,350 miles
    Test number
    289130631740
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted

  13. Pass91,844 miles (+11,246)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,844 miles
    Test number
    102028865064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,598 miles (+7,394)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,598 miles
    Test number
    753043077897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,204 miles (+7,917)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,204 miles
    Test number
    545416095254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,287 miles (+6,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,287 miles
    Test number
    591482801451
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass58,449 miles (+7,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    58,449 miles
    Test number
    493701350723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass50,522 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,522 miles
    Test number
    798235534314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,637 miles
    Test number
    965517443318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 XSJ

Does LB11 XSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 XSJ is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 XSJ?
The MOT on LB11 XSJ is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 XSJ done?
LB11 XSJ was recorded at 147,261 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,548 miles a year.
Has LB11 XSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 XSJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 XSJ 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 XSJ find?
LB11 XSJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front fog light has water ingress; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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