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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 WCAMOT history

LM11 WCA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 131,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LM11 WCA 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 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,635 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 WCA
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
7 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 WCA was last recorded at 131,635 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 7,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,567 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7,068 miles
Average per year
8,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,635 miles
  • 2024 – 124,567 miles
  • 2023 – 111,023 miles
  • 2022 – 93,627 miles
  • 2021 – 87,273 miles
  • 2020 – 80,439 miles
  • 2019 – 72,749 miles
  • 2018 – 59,948 miles
  • 2017 – 50,841 miles
  • 2016 – 47,866 miles
  • 2014 – 38,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,635 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,635 miles (+7,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,635 miles
    Test number
    747467187540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass124,567 miles (+13,544)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,567 miles
    Test number
    114792296760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,023 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,023 miles
    Test number
    844076096161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail111,021 miles (+17,394)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,021 miles
    Test number
    770278395181
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass93,627 miles (+6,354)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,627 miles
    Test number
    168781436525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,273 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,273 miles
    Test number
    566764938473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,439 miles (+7,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,439 miles
    Test number
    662748441352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass72,749 miles (+12,801)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,749 miles
    Test number
    737135227159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,948 miles (+9,107)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,948 miles
    Test number
    534943158550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,841 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,841 miles
    Test number
    729861142677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,866 miles (+9,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,866 miles
    Test number
    764001497383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
  12. Pass38,430 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,430 miles
    Test number
    409003644309
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail38,430 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,430 miles
    Test number
    279712244341
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM11 WCA

Does LM11 WCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 WCA is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM11 WCA?
The MOT on LM11 WCA is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 WCA done?
LM11 WCA was recorded at 131,635 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 8,545 miles a year.
Has LM11 WCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 WCA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LM11 WCA 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 WCA find?
LM11 WCA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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