BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LM11 NMZMOT history
LM11 NMZ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 169,526 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,914 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM11 NMZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 12 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM11 NMZ was last recorded at 169,526 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 4,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 164,671 miles · 2 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,855 miles
- Average per year
- 10,914 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,526 miles
- 2025 – 164,671 miles
- 2024 – 158,768 miles
- 2023 – 153,332 miles
- 2022 – 144,399 miles
- 2021 – 131,918 miles
- 2020 – 122,645 miles
- 2019 – 107,348 miles
- 2018 – 94,307 miles
- 2017 – 80,120 miles
- 2016 – 62,532 miles
- 2015 – 45,876 miles
- 2014 – 35,574 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,526 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear outer bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,526 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 169,526 miles
- Test number
- 310618921302
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail169,520 miles (+4,849)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,520 miles
- Test number
- 185397931286
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,671 miles (+243)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 164,671 miles
- Test number
- 940583722257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,428 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 164,428 miles
- Test number
- 942380208998
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi in poor condition
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,428 miles (+5,660)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,428 miles
- Test number
- 855481854053
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,768 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 158,768 miles
- Test number
- 343994146106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail158,765 miles (+5,433)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,765 miles
- Test number
- 606305168467
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,332 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 153,332 miles
- Test number
- 220124475076
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail153,332 miles (+8,933)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,332 miles
- Test number
- 730665784596
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass144,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 144,399 miles
- Test number
- 182031482234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,399 miles (+12,481)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,399 miles
- Test number
- 501273631518
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI AFTER DPF (6.1.2 (a))
Pass131,918 miles (+9,273)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2022
- Odometer
- 131,918 miles
- Test number
- 941817772260
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass122,645 miles (+15,297)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2021
- Odometer
- 122,645 miles
- Test number
- 635619647610
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass107,348 miles (+13,041)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 107,348 miles
- Test number
- 374567428196
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass94,307 miles (+14,187)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2019
- Odometer
- 94,307 miles
- Test number
- 883643201944
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass80,120 miles (+17,588)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 80,120 miles
- Test number
- 740834646130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 62,532 miles
- Test number
- 440417255925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,532 miles (+16,656)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,532 miles
- Test number
- 549124855401
- FailureOffside Rear 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 On limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,876 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2016
- Odometer
- 45,876 miles
- Test number
- 626505815147
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEmissions to clean no readings
Fail45,876 miles (+10,302)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,876 miles
- Test number
- 545444115137
- 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)
- FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEmissions to clean no readings
Pass35,574 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2015
- Odometer
- 35,574 miles
- Test number
- 115415604191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM11 NMZ
- Does LM11 NMZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 NMZ is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM11 NMZ?
- The MOT on LM11 NMZ is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM11 NMZ done?
- LM11 NMZ was recorded at 169,526 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 10,914 miles a year.
- Has LM11 NMZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM11 NMZ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM11 NMZ 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 NMZ find?
- LM11 NMZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area; nearside rear lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush; offside rear lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush, and 1 more.
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