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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC11 TZXMOT history

LC11 TZX is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

LC11 TZX red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,556 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC11 TZX
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
15 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC11 TZX was last recorded at 121,556 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 3,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,981 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,575 miles
Average per year
6,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,556 miles
  • 2025 – 117,981 miles
  • 2024 – 112,334 miles
  • 2023 – 105,942 miles
  • 2022 – 100,309 miles
  • 2020 – 91,283 miles
  • 2019 – 83,123 miles
  • 2018 – 73,957 miles
  • 2017 – 67,576 miles
  • 2016 – 59,970 miles
  • 2015 – 52,949 miles
  • 2014 – 42,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,556 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,556 miles (+3,575)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,556 miles
    Test number
    577425256975
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass117,981 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,981 miles
    Test number
    215848912385
    • AdvisoryExhaust Flexi Damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. Fail117,981 miles (+5,647)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,981 miles
    Test number
    193072608826
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Flexi Damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  4. Pass112,334 miles (+6,392)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,334 miles
    Test number
    557733818876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass105,942 miles (+5,633)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,942 miles
    Test number
    402312110453
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall has runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass100,309 miles (+3,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,309 miles
    Test number
    303955209635
    • 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))
  7. Pass97,190 miles (+5,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,190 miles
    Test number
    994448044578
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass91,283 miles (+8,160)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,283 miles
    Test number
    931941463390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,123 miles (+9,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,123 miles
    Test number
    239518338136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass73,957 miles (+6,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,957 miles
    Test number
    897647213319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass67,576 miles (+7,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,576 miles
    Test number
    995379694362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass59,970 miles (+7,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,970 miles
    Test number
    389848543583
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass52,949 miles (+10,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,949 miles
    Test number
    431972215576
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass42,703 miles (+498)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,703 miles
    Test number
    277307464204
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass42,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,205 miles
    Test number
    475834134155
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC11 TZX

Does LC11 TZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC11 TZX is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC11 TZX?
The MOT on LC11 TZX is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC11 TZX done?
LC11 TZX was recorded at 121,556 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 6,493 miles a year.
Has LC11 TZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC11 TZX has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LC11 TZX 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 LC11 TZX find?
LC11 TZX passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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