BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LB11 XSYMOT history
LB11 XSY is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 214,748 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 214,748 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,174 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB11 XSY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 7 Aug 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB11 XSY was last recorded at 214,748 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 7,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 207,218 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,530 miles
- Average per year
- 10,174 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 214,748 miles
- 2025 – 207,218 miles
- 2024 – 197,942 miles
- 2023 – 193,543 miles
- 2022 – 184,781 miles
- 2021 – 175,274 miles
- 2020 – 168,060 miles
- 2019 – 157,652 miles
- 2018 – 140,316 miles
- 2017 – 128,737 miles
- 2016 – 116,598 miles
- 2015 – 104,458 miles
- 2014 – 92,496 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass214,748 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 6 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,748 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 214,748 miles
- Test number
- 835290232482
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail214,748 miles (+7,530)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,748 miles
- Test number
- 266738749134
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass207,218 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 207,218 miles
- Test number
- 405602298576
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush/doughnut is perished/cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail207,216 miles (+9,274)1 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,216 miles
- Test number
- 618760987480
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated bush/doughnut is perished/cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass197,942 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 197,942 miles
- Test number
- 344830027465
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail197,942 miles (+4,399)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,942 miles
- Test number
- 445856728300
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass193,543 miles (+8,762)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 193,543 miles
- Test number
- 248071538840
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass184,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 184,781 miles
- Test number
- 684747190666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,781 miles (+9,507)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,781 miles
- Test number
- 849871433517
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass175,274 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 175,274 miles
- Test number
- 399009989462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,274 miles (+7,214)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,274 miles
- Test number
- 731913348265
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass168,060 miles (+10,408)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 168,060 miles
- Test number
- 500992881659
- 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))
Pass157,652 miles (+17,336)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 157,652 miles
- Test number
- 200307491808
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass140,316 miles (+11,579)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 140,316 miles
- Test number
- 337717468020
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryWipers juddering
Pass128,737 miles (+12,139)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 128,737 miles
- Test number
- 421800328974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,598 miles (+12,140)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 116,598 miles
- Test number
- 293551593567
- AdvisoryPassed the emissions test; readings too low for printout
Pass104,458 miles (+11,962)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 104,458 miles
- Test number
- 167938461087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass92,496 miles (+1,039)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 92,496 miles
- Test number
- 508963984257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,457 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 91,457 miles
- Test number
- 998798614205
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
Fail91,457 miles1 failure1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,457 miles
- Test number
- 507868114231
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- 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
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
Questions about LB11 XSY
- Does LB11 XSY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 XSY is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB11 XSY?
- The MOT on LB11 XSY is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB11 XSY done?
- LB11 XSY was recorded at 214,748 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 10,174 miles a year.
- Has LB11 XSY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB11 XSY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB11 XSY 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 XSY find?
- LB11 XSY passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.
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