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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 VZNMOT history

LM11 VZN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

LM11 VZN 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 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,480 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 VZN
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
3 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 VZN was last recorded at 130,480 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 4,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,414 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,066 miles
Average per year
7,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,480 miles
  • 2025 – 126,414 miles
  • 2024 – 122,125 miles
  • 2023 – 117,061 miles
  • 2022 – 112,421 miles
  • 2021 – 108,818 miles
  • 2020 – 106,050 miles
  • 2019 – 100,007 miles
  • 2018 – 84,855 miles
  • 2017 – 72,080 miles
  • 2016 – 59,104 miles
  • 2015 – 46,410 miles
  • 2014 – 36,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,480 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,480 miles (+4,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    130,480 miles
    Test number
    898504731252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,414 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,414 miles
    Test number
    429798072376
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail126,367 miles (+4,242)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,367 miles
    Test number
    963540763623
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,125 miles (+5,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,125 miles
    Test number
    104433745739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,061 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,061 miles
    Test number
    622638220074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,874 miles (+4,453)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,874 miles
    Test number
    278531976976
    • MajorNearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass112,421 miles (+3,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,421 miles
    Test number
    583882423225
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,818 miles (+2,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,818 miles
    Test number
    333212123578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,050 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,050 miles
    Test number
    850352786824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail106,050 miles (+6,043)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,050 miles
    Test number
    392461695607
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass100,007 miles (+15,152)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    873852341195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,855 miles
    Test number
    248708024584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,855 miles (+12,775)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,855 miles
    Test number
    576968977297
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  14. Pass72,080 miles (+12,976)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    364658079358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,104 miles (+12,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,104 miles
    Test number
    872003477536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge to 0mm
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flex weak

  16. Pass46,410 miles (+10,181)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,410 miles
    Test number
    269098945404
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass36,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    36,229 miles
    Test number
    957806834132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 VZN

Does LM11 VZN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 VZN is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 VZN?
The MOT on LM11 VZN is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 VZN done?
LM11 VZN was recorded at 130,480 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 7,694 miles a year.
Has LM11 VZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 VZN has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 VZN 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 VZN find?
LM11 VZN passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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