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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LL11 XARMOT history

LL11 XAR is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 170,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LL11 XAR 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 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
170,430 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL11 XAR
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
12 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL11 XAR was last recorded at 170,430 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 10,987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,443 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,987 miles
Average per year
9,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,430 miles
  • 2024 – 159,443 miles
  • 2023 – 149,079 miles
  • 2022 – 144,015 miles
  • 2021 – 138,521 miles
  • 2020 – 133,723 miles
  • 2019 – 130,019 miles
  • 2018 – 125,415 miles
  • 2017 – 119,706 miles
  • 2016 – 102,063 miles
  • 2015 – 81,487 miles
  • 2014 – 66,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,430 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear number plate deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front jack block missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake discs ridged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,430 miles (+10,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,430 miles
    Test number
    682982196894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,443 miles (+10,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,443 miles
    Test number
    409408523658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,079 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,079 miles
    Test number
    969519840232
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary area noisy
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle vibrating on idle

  4. Fail149,079 miles (+5,064)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,079 miles
    Test number
    251629436318
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary area noisy
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle vibrating on idle

  5. Pass144,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,015 miles
    Test number
    796588434994
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  6. Fail144,015 miles (+5,494)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,015 miles
    Test number
    608934153364
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  7. Pass138,521 miles (+4,798)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,521 miles
    Test number
    316052209923
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image not very good (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside rear tyres have slight inner tread wear (205/55x16)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating

  8. Pass133,723 miles (+3,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,723 miles
    Test number
    122096979296
    • AdvisoryCrack in rear number plate
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass130,019 miles (+4,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,019 miles
    Test number
    927928633263
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCrack in front number plate

  10. Pass125,415 miles (+5,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,415 miles
    Test number
    578170313948
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass119,706 miles (+17,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,706 miles
    Test number
    811875026228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jack mount damaged

  12. Pass102,063 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,063 miles
    Test number
    863740085519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jack block missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs ridged

  13. Fail102,056 miles (+20,569)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,056 miles
    Test number
    355777538156
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jack block missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs ridged

  14. Pass81,487 miles (+15,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,487 miles
    Test number
    227841325163
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass66,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,173 miles
    Test number
    219487024131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 LL11 XAR

Does LL11 XAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL11 XAR is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL11 XAR?
The MOT on LL11 XAR is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL11 XAR done?
LL11 XAR was recorded at 170,430 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 9,024 miles a year.
Has LL11 XAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL11 XAR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LL11 XAR 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 LL11 XAR find?
LL11 XAR passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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