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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

LG11 ULFMOT history

LG11 ULF is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 5 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 148,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LG11 ULF black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
148,181 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 ULF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 ULF was last recorded at 148,181 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,159 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
7,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,181 miles
  • 2025 – 143,570 miles
  • 2024 – 138,155 miles
  • 2023 – 130,219 miles
  • 2022 – 119,120 miles
  • 2021 – 117,815 miles
  • 2020 – 110,313 miles
  • 2019 – 101,138 miles
  • 2018 – 91,057 miles
  • 2017 – 80,469 miles
  • 2016 – 72,193 miles
  • 2015 – 64,957 miles
  • 2014 – 57,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,181 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,181 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    148,181 miles
    Test number
    370136302344
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail148,159 miles (+4,589)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,159 miles
    Test number
    718864773445
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass143,570 miles (+5,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,570 miles
    Test number
    942673736661
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass138,155 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,155 miles
    Test number
    493375363577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail138,154 miles (+7,935)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,154 miles
    Test number
    644261191217
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass130,219 miles (+11,099)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,219 miles
    Test number
    571863944162
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wipers are incorrect sizes, only just clears the windscreen enough.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass119,120 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,120 miles
    Test number
    397579801425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,815 miles (+7,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,815 miles
    Test number
    380292379427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass110,313 miles (+9,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,313 miles
    Test number
    210088142622
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass101,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,138 miles
    Test number
    757747461505
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail101,138 miles (+10,081)3 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,138 miles
    Test number
    250286717080
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass91,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,057 miles
    Test number
    933596054857
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail91,057 miles (+10,588)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,057 miles
    Test number
    713284996638
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass80,469 miles (+8,276)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,469 miles
    Test number
    495704824346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,193 miles
    Test number
    184517579876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,193 miles (+7,236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,193 miles
    Test number
    936866993953
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  17. Pass64,957 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,957 miles
    Test number
    409183165098
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

  18. Fail64,954 miles (+7,849)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,954 miles
    Test number
    347372265085
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

  19. Pass57,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,105 miles
    Test number
    485265144081
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LG11 ULF

Does LG11 ULF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 ULF is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 ULF?
The MOT on LG11 ULF is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 ULF done?
LG11 ULF was recorded at 148,181 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 7,251 miles a year.
Has LG11 ULF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 ULF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 ULF 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 ULF find?
LG11 ULF passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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