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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 PVUMOT history

LM11 PVU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 170,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2024.

LM11 PVU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2025
Mileage
170,717 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2024
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 PVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 PVU was last recorded at 170,717 miles on 8 Apr 2024, 12,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,909 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
12,808 miles
Average per year
13,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,717 miles
  • 2023 – 157,909 miles
  • 2022 – 151,366 miles
  • 2021 – 143,945 miles
  • 2020 – 138,200 miles
  • 2019 – 120,330 miles
  • 2017 – 81,647 miles
  • 2016 – 64,060 miles
  • 2015 – 48,471 miles
  • 2014 – 34,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,717 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides have corrosion and paint loss on the springs (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear shock leaking (advise replacement)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear shock starting to leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Excessive brake pedal travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    170,717 miles
    Test number
    822556574910
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides have corrosion and paint loss on the springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail170,717 miles (+12,808)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,717 miles
    Test number
    708438527114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides have corrosion and paint loss on the springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass157,909 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,909 miles
    Test number
    881113270207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock leaking (advise replacement)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock starting to leak
    • AdvisoryExcessive brake pedal travel
  4. Fail157,904 miles (+6,538)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,904 miles
    Test number
    974817950608
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock leaking (advise replacement)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (advise replacement a.s.a.p) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock starting to leak
    • AdvisoryExcessive brake pedal travel
  5. Pass151,366 miles (+7,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,366 miles
    Test number
    112132299402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock leaking (advise replacement)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake pedal has excessive travel
  6. Pass143,945 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,945 miles
    Test number
    289701545537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,200 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    138,200 miles
    Test number
    211743440226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,192 miles (+17,862)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,192 miles
    Test number
    539394921591
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass120,330 miles (+38,683)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    120,330 miles
    Test number
    877850278866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,647 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,647 miles
    Test number
    872213720257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,645 miles (+17,585)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,645 miles
    Test number
    849002819140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  12. Pass64,060 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,060 miles
    Test number
    955938127133
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail64,017 miles (+15,546)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,017 miles
    Test number
    599191995568
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass48,471 miles (+13,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,471 miles
    Test number
    226374415134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass34,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,913 miles
    Test number
    732609161366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 PVU

Does LM11 PVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 PVU expired on 7 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 PVU?
The MOT on LM11 PVU expired on 7 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 PVU done?
LM11 PVU was recorded at 170,717 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2024, an average of 13,653 miles a year.
Has LM11 PVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 PVU has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 PVU 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 PVU find?
LM11 PVU passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both sides have corrosion and paint loss on the springs.

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