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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 RKUMOT history

LM11 RKU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 99,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LM11 RKU 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 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
99,193 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 RKU
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
27 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 RKU was last recorded at 99,193 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 4,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,792 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,401 miles
Average per year
3,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,193 miles
  • 2025 – 94,792 miles
  • 2023 – 94,633 miles
  • 2022 – 93,413 miles
  • 2021 – 87,597 miles
  • 2020 – 86,012 miles
  • 2019 – 84,200 miles
  • 2017 – 78,146 miles
  • 2016 – 71,916 miles
  • 2015 – 63,667 miles
  • 2014 – 52,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,193 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear brake pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,193 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    99,193 miles
    Test number
    361238349010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,792 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,792 miles
    Test number
    331988990961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,633 miles
    Test number
    992614546891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,633 miles (+1,220)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,633 miles
    Test number
    725511145081
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass93,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,413 miles
    Test number
    785636983753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,413 miles (+5,816)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,413 miles
    Test number
    188496984063
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass87,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,597 miles
    Test number
    558936892319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads low
    • AdvisorySlight wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs
  8. Fail87,597 miles (+1,585)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,597 miles
    Test number
    101913266009
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads low
    • AdvisorySlight wear evident nearside and offside rear brake discs
  9. Pass86,012 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,012 miles
    Test number
    337699036347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail86,012 miles (+1,812)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,012 miles
    Test number
    277451350491
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn very close to cords on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low centre tread
  11. Pass84,200 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,200 miles
    Test number
    132860351100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPossible fracture offside rear roadwheel
    • AdvisoryPossible nearside and offside rear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryVibration through vehicle when engine idling but no visible faults evident
  12. Fail84,198 miles (+6,052)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,198 miles
    Test number
    162298238234
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested due to headlamps not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPossible fracture offside rear roadwheel
    • AdvisoryPossible nearside and offside rear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryVibration through vehicle when engine idling but no visible faults evident
  13. Pass78,146 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,146 miles
    Test number
    790162419308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPossible headlamp switch fault
    • AdvisoryRepaired road wheel now fitted to offside rear
  14. Fail78,120 miles (+6,204)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,120 miles
    Test number
    777341609378
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPossible headlamp switch fault
  15. Pass71,916 miles (+8,249)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,916 miles
    Test number
    204912882947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,667 miles (+11,402)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,667 miles
    Test number
    438787595099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,265 miles
    Test number
    805510004142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 RKU

Does LM11 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 RKU is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 RKU?
The MOT on LM11 RKU is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 RKU done?
LM11 RKU was recorded at 99,193 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 3,853 miles a year.
Has LM11 RKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 RKU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LM11 RKU 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 RKU find?
LM11 RKU passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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