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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 3,999 cc

LG11 BUWMOT history

LG11 BUW is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 16 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LG11 BUW black 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 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
75,930 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 BUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 BUW was last recorded at 75,930 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 5,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,132 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,798 miles
Average per year
5,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,930 miles
  • 2025 – 70,132 miles
  • 2024 – 67,863 miles
  • 2023 – 62,284 miles
  • 2022 – 57,636 miles
  • 2021 – 52,388 miles
  • 2020 – 47,611 miles
  • 2019 – 43,755 miles
  • 2018 – 37,717 miles
  • 2017 – 34,617 miles
  • 2016 – 30,019 miles
  • 2015 – 15,702 miles
  • 2014 – 14,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,930 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,930 miles (+5,798)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    75,930 miles
    Test number
    392203922594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,132 miles (+2,269)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,132 miles
    Test number
    473101632256
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass67,863 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,863 miles
    Test number
    206751324372
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail67,863 miles (+5,579)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,863 miles
    Test number
    990615801603
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass62,284 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,284 miles
    Test number
    355398783816
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail62,283 miles (+4,647)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,283 miles
    Test number
    605953599061
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass57,636 miles (+5,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,636 miles
    Test number
    985478212918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass52,388 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,388 miles
    Test number
    260871840879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail52,376 miles (+4,765)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,376 miles
    Test number
    339752034400
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass47,611 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,611 miles
    Test number
    982197765527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,755 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,755 miles
    Test number
    506385581539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,717 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    37,717 miles
    Test number
    772599915998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,617 miles (+4,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    34,617 miles
    Test number
    515757663810
    • 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)
  14. Pass30,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    30,019 miles
    Test number
    344369971499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,019 miles (+14,317)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,019 miles
    Test number
    593297134670
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  16. Pass15,702 miles (+1,435)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    15,702 miles
    Test number
    248202885089
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyre cut but no cords showing
  17. Pass14,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,267 miles
    Test number
    399686384024
    • 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)

Questions about LG11 BUW

Does LG11 BUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 BUW is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 BUW?
The MOT on LG11 BUW is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 BUW done?
LG11 BUW was recorded at 75,930 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 5,185 miles a year.
Has LG11 BUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 BUW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LG11 BUW 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 LG11 BUW find?
LG11 BUW passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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