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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 XEWMOT history

LM11 XEW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 54,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

LM11 XEW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
54,441 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 XEW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 XEW was last recorded at 54,441 miles on 21 May 2026, 6,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,241 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,200 miles
Average per year
2,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,441 miles
  • 2025 – 48,241 miles
  • 2024 – 43,272 miles
  • 2023 – 40,748 miles
  • 2022 – 38,115 miles
  • 2021 – 36,826 miles
  • 2020 – 35,810 miles
  • 2019 – 33,046 miles
  • 2018 – 29,115 miles
  • 2017 – 26,222 miles
  • 2016 – 24,199 miles
  • 2015 – 22,010 miles
  • 2014 – 18,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,441 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Not retracting fully. (4.1.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has puncture. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has minor wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,441 miles (+6,200)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    54,441 miles
    Test number
    656370894530
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Not retracting fully. (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has puncture. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has minor wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass48,241 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    48,241 miles
    Test number
    479814231669
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail48,240 miles (+4,968)2 dangerous3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,240 miles
    Test number
    332670811384
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass43,272 miles (+2,524)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,272 miles
    Test number
    969589813541
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass40,748 miles (+2,633)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    40,748 miles
    Test number
    663889853547
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass38,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    38,115 miles
    Test number
    118079155397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail38,115 miles (+1,289)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,115 miles
    Test number
    301866937267
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass36,826 miles (+1,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    36,826 miles
    Test number
    512943072681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass35,810 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    35,810 miles
    Test number
    339797334262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,046 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2020
    Odometer
    33,046 miles
    Test number
    484356244125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,115 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,115 miles
    Test number
    434731996288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,222 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,222 miles
    Test number
    778188078974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,199 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,199 miles
    Test number
    933636816409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,010 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    22,010 miles
    Test number
    795818715160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,376 miles
    Test number
    447218114158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 XEW

Does LM11 XEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 XEW is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 XEW?
The MOT on LM11 XEW is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 XEW done?
LM11 XEW was recorded at 54,441 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,990 miles a year.
Has LM11 XEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 XEW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 XEW 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 XEW find?
LM11 XEW passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front headlamp cleaning device inoperative not retracting fully.; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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