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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 LHVMOT history

LM11 LHV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LM11 LHV silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
144,127 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 LHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 LHV was last recorded at 144,127 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 8,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,861 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,266 miles
Average per year
9,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,127 miles
  • 2025 – 135,861 miles
  • 2024 – 127,398 miles
  • 2023 – 113,667 miles
  • 2022 – 96,609 miles
  • 2021 – 90,454 miles
  • 2020 – 85,310 miles
  • 2019 – 77,814 miles
  • 2017 – 66,060 miles
  • 2016 – 54,576 miles
  • 2015 – 46,462 miles
  • 2014 – 37,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,127 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nail in the nearside front tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,127 miles (+8,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    144,127 miles
    Test number
    680964832675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass135,861 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,861 miles
    Test number
    944077632525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail135,861 miles (+8,463)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,861 miles
    Test number
    886057517269
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass127,398 miles (+13,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,398 miles
    Test number
    265161104985
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass113,667 miles (+17,058)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,667 miles
    Test number
    608380505106
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass96,609 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,609 miles
    Test number
    547614195543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,454 miles (+5,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,454 miles
    Test number
    329996556565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,310 miles (+7,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,310 miles
    Test number
    434171078919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass77,814 miles (+11,754)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,814 miles
    Test number
    179844655322
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass66,060 miles (+11,484)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,060 miles
    Test number
    695743547116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,576 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,576 miles
    Test number
    212953118031
    • AdvisoryNail in the nearside front tyre
  12. Fail54,516 miles (+8,054)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,516 miles
    Test number
    497399529757
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in the nearside front tyre
  13. Pass46,462 miles (+9,280)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,462 miles
    Test number
    946362825122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,182 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,182 miles
    Test number
    997826314113
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust emissions too clean to test - no print out provided
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM11 LHV

Does LM11 LHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 LHV is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 LHV?
The MOT on LM11 LHV is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 LHV done?
LM11 LHV was recorded at 144,127 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 9,032 miles a year.
Has LM11 LHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 LHV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 LHV 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 LHV find?
LM11 LHV passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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