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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 RAUMOT history

LM11 RAU is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 12 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 162,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LM11 RAU black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,320 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 RAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 RAU was last recorded at 162,320 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,155 miles · 3 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
8,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,320 miles
  • 2025 – 155,913 miles
  • 2024 – 149,750 miles
  • 2023 – 144,916 miles
  • 2022 – 141,300 miles
  • 2021 – 132,400 miles
  • 2020 – 124,864 miles
  • 2019 – 117,502 miles
  • 2018 – 109,334 miles
  • 2017 – 100,752 miles
  • 2016 – 89,724 miles
  • 2015 – 75,093 miles
  • 2014 – 58,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,320 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,320 miles (+165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,320 miles
    Test number
    890546419712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail162,155 miles (+6,242)2 major3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,155 miles
    Test number
    333378334904
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction prs (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. prs (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass155,913 miles (+6,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    155,913 miles
    Test number
    522709876082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass149,750 miles (+37)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,750 miles
    Test number
    429782166618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail149,713 miles (+4,797)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,713 miles
    Test number
    989998222518
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,916 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,916 miles
    Test number
    881965169966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,914 miles (+3,614)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,914 miles
    Test number
    190285011775
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass141,300 miles (+8,900)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    141,300 miles
    Test number
    619765703112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront diesel particulate filter flexy in poor condition ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass132,400 miles (+7,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    132,400 miles
    Test number
    488152899615
    • AdvisoryFront flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,864 miles (+7,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    124,864 miles
    Test number
    118854427639
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexible section collapsed

  11. Pass117,502 miles (+8,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    117,502 miles
    Test number
    741727931807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass109,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,334 miles
    Test number
    720084529719
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail109,334 miles (+8,582)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,334 miles
    Test number
    330407062575
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And Bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass100,752 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,752 miles
    Test number
    453765016865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn, discs lipped (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail100,752 miles (+11,028)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,752 miles
    Test number
    934171155255
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn, discs lipped (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm and bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,724 miles
    Test number
    691647738849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

  17. Fail89,724 miles (+14,631)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,724 miles
    Test number
    143688165686
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

  18. Pass75,093 miles (+16,161)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,093 miles
    Test number
    155700025175
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r suspension rear radius arm fitted back to front.

  19. Pass58,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,932 miles
    Test number
    958974004189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 RAU

Does LM11 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 RAU is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 RAU?
The MOT on LM11 RAU is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 RAU done?
LM11 RAU was recorded at 162,320 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 8,283 miles a year.
Has LM11 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 RAU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 RAU 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 RAU find?
LM11 RAU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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