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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 RBVMOT history

LM11 RBV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 173,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LM11 RBV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
173,648 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 RBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 RBV was last recorded at 173,648 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 4,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,889 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,759 miles
Average per year
9,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,648 miles
  • 2025 – 168,889 miles
  • 2024 – 162,704 miles
  • 2023 – 150,919 miles
  • 2022 – 140,930 miles
  • 2021 – 133,922 miles
  • 2020 – 126,661 miles
  • 2019 – 114,493 miles
  • 2018 – 106,661 miles
  • 2017 – 96,358 miles
  • 2016 – 85,932 miles
  • 2015 – 76,870 miles
  • 2014 – 63,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,648 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front tyre worn on edsge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front brake pads 3/4 worn wear sensors fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,648 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    173,648 miles
    Test number
    799963729900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail173,648 miles (+4,759)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,648 miles
    Test number
    690491258006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass168,889 miles (+6,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,889 miles
    Test number
    612338751567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
  4. Pass162,704 miles (+11,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    162,704 miles
    Test number
    776971812187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass150,919 miles (+9,989)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,919 miles
    Test number
    740728803926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,930 miles (+7,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,930 miles
    Test number
    723512680370
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass133,922 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,922 miles
    Test number
    821398763045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edsge
  8. Fail133,876 miles (+7,215)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,876 miles
    Test number
    171642835449
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edsge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass126,661 miles (+12,168)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,661 miles
    Test number
    127373159408
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres more worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass114,493 miles (+7,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,493 miles
    Test number
    576199995017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass106,661 miles (+10,303)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,661 miles
    Test number
    839168905517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass96,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,358 miles
    Test number
    778214738229
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres more worn on outer edges
  13. Fail96,358 miles (+10,426)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,358 miles
    Test number
    119851895090
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres more worn on outer edges
  14. Pass85,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,932 miles
    Test number
    265764556493
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 3/4 worn wear sensors fitted
  15. Fail85,932 miles (+9,062)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,932 miles
    Test number
    879973997994
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 3/4 worn wear sensors fitted
  16. Pass76,870 miles (+13,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,870 miles
    Test number
    626581035079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass63,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,114 miles
    Test number
    468366924125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 RBV

Does LM11 RBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 RBV is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 RBV?
The MOT on LM11 RBV is valid until 10 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 RBV done?
LM11 RBV was recorded at 173,648 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 9,426 miles a year.
Has LM11 RBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 RBV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 RBV 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 RBV find?
LM11 RBV passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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