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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 VZEMOT history

LM11 VZE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 170,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

LM11 VZE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
170,306 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
15,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 VZE
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
29 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 VZE was last recorded at 170,306 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 12,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,898 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
12,408 miles
Average per year
15,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,306 miles
  • 2023 – 157,898 miles
  • 2022 – 143,682 miles
  • 2021 – 125,334 miles
  • 2020 – 111,364 miles
  • 2019 – 96,794 miles
  • 2018 – 76,252 miles
  • 2017 – 64,670 miles
  • 2016 – 47,306 miles
  • 2015 – 20,772 miles
  • 2014 – 17,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,306 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,306 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    170,306 miles
    Test number
    281282862229
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail170,306 miles (+12,408)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,306 miles
    Test number
    894133311306
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass157,898 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    157,898 miles
    Test number
    482820744380
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail157,898 miles (+14,216)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,898 miles
    Test number
    658125904240
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass143,682 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    143,682 miles
    Test number
    520279137293
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,682 miles (+18,348)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,682 miles
    Test number
    224497949884
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    125,334 miles
    Test number
    567858886902
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail125,334 miles (+13,970)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,334 miles
    Test number
    562342874351
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass111,364 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    244775680940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,321 miles (+14,527)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,321 miles
    Test number
    364469269731
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass96,794 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    96,794 miles
    Test number
    328059378663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake requires attention.

  12. Fail96,794 miles (+20,542)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,794 miles
    Test number
    995986822103
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake requires attention.

  13. Pass76,252 miles (+11,582)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,252 miles
    Test number
    676551912507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,670 miles (+17,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,670 miles
    Test number
    914829836284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,306 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,306 miles
    Test number
    311290287979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail47,306 miles (+198)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,306 miles
    Test number
    162283915317
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail47,108 miles (+26,336)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,108 miles
    Test number
    633089727061
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  18. Pass20,772 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,772 miles
    Test number
    199891725007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,247 miles
    Test number
    626962644131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 VZE

Does LM11 VZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 VZE expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 VZE?
The MOT on LM11 VZE expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 VZE done?
LM11 VZE was recorded at 170,306 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 15,126 miles a year.
Has LM11 VZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 VZE has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 VZE 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 VZE find?
LM11 VZE passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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