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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 XSWMOT history

LB11 XSW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 157,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,170 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 XSW
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 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 XSW was last recorded at 157,170 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 8,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,105 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,065 miles
Average per year
10,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,170 miles
  • 2025 – 149,105 miles
  • 2024 – 142,403 miles
  • 2023 – 139,107 miles
  • 2022 – 126,598 miles
  • 2021 – 106,023 miles
  • 2020 – 94,432 miles
  • 2019 – 82,192 miles
  • 2018 – 71,372 miles
  • 2017 – 58,177 miles
  • 2016 – 45,853 miles
  • 2015 – 33,763 miles
  • 2014 – 24,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,170 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,170 miles (+8,065)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,170 miles
    Test number
    558125792192
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass149,105 miles (+6,702)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,105 miles
    Test number
    424248290586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,403 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,403 miles
    Test number
    330198082633
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail142,403 miles (+3,296)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,403 miles
    Test number
    933691256923
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass139,107 miles (+12,509)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,107 miles
    Test number
    999894509907
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass126,598 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,598 miles
    Test number
    311506124366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,257 miles (+20,234)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,257 miles
    Test number
    162145680409
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush on spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield lose, likely to become detached

  8. Pass106,023 miles (+11,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,023 miles
    Test number
    321074797453
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring full under vehicle inspection

  9. Pass94,432 miles (+12,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,432 miles
    Test number
    827364091790
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted underbody trays fitted

  10. Pass82,192 miles (+10,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    467422938621
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and underbody trays fitted

  11. Pass71,372 miles (+13,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,372 miles
    Test number
    339858016580
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass58,177 miles (+12,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    428238985805
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass45,853 miles (+12,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,853 miles
    Test number
    793926805999
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass33,763 miles (+5,991)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,763 miles
    Test number
    939381205213
    • 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

  15. Pass27,772 miles (+3,394)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,772 miles
    Test number
    446888025018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,378 miles
    Test number
    356096474118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 XSW

Does LB11 XSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 XSW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 XSW?
The MOT on LB11 XSW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 XSW done?
LB11 XSW was recorded at 157,170 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 10,843 miles a year.
Has LB11 XSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 XSW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB11 XSW 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 XSW find?
LB11 XSW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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