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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,926 cc

LM11 EPLMOT history

LM11 EPL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 162,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LM11 EPL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
162,081 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 EPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 EPL was last recorded at 162,081 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 20,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,557 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
20,524 miles
Average per year
10,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,081 miles
  • 2025 – 141,557 miles
  • 2024 – 127,144 miles
  • 2023 – 112,205 miles
  • 2022 – 105,677 miles
  • 2021 – 100,434 miles
  • 2020 – 98,397 miles
  • 2019 – 90,374 miles
  • 2018 – 81,639 miles
  • 2017 – 70,781 miles
  • 2016 – 61,026 miles
  • 2015 – 50,918 miles
  • 2014 – 39,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,081 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,081 miles (+20,524)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    162,081 miles
    Test number
    609646630420
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass141,557 miles (+14,413)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,557 miles
    Test number
    495128705834
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
  3. Pass127,144 miles (+14,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,144 miles
    Test number
    894421122852
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass112,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,205 miles
    Test number
    576827872512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,205 miles (+6,528)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,205 miles
    Test number
    573207873101
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass105,677 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,677 miles
    Test number
    607184839882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,434 miles (+2,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,434 miles
    Test number
    943397972867
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass98,397 miles (+8,023)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,397 miles
    Test number
    838052491408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,374 miles (+8,735)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,374 miles
    Test number
    500779980513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,639 miles (+10,858)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,639 miles
    Test number
    151243044659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,781 miles (+9,755)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,781 miles
    Test number
    163401534986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,026 miles (+10,108)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,026 miles
    Test number
    937729558445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,918 miles (+11,639)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,918 miles
    Test number
    727717525104
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass39,279 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,279 miles
    Test number
    265359414405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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
  15. Fail39,279 miles1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,279 miles
    Test number
    475029414169
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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

Questions about LM11 EPL

Does LM11 EPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 EPL is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 EPL?
The MOT on LM11 EPL is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 EPL done?
LM11 EPL was recorded at 162,081 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 10,494 miles a year.
Has LM11 EPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 EPL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM11 EPL 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 LM11 EPL find?
LM11 EPL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 1 more.

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