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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 ZGJMOT history

LM11 ZGJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 176,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LM11 ZGJ blue 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 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
176,601 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 ZGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 ZGJ was last recorded at 176,601 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 3,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,590 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,011 miles
Average per year
9,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,601 miles
  • 2025 – 173,590 miles
  • 2024 – 167,641 miles
  • 2023 – 161,423 miles
  • 2022 – 153,091 miles
  • 2021 – 146,195 miles
  • 2020 – 140,515 miles
  • 2019 – 133,767 miles
  • 2018 – 124,920 miles
  • 2017 – 115,293 miles
  • 2016 – 109,948 miles
  • 2015 – 95,951 miles
  • 2014 – 67,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,601 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel (1.1.6 (d))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass176,601 miles (+3,011)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    176,601 miles
    Test number
    816623961594
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass173,590 miles (+5,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    173,590 miles
    Test number
    209948125448
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass167,641 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    167,641 miles
    Test number
    267906640873
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail167,635 miles (+6,212)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,635 miles
    Test number
    437644065863
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass161,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,423 miles
    Test number
    366174823501
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail161,423 miles (+8,332)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,423 miles
    Test number
    222337204153
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass153,091 miles (+6,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    153,091 miles
    Test number
    778910050029
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass146,195 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    146,195 miles
    Test number
    703654225086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,515 miles (+6,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    140,515 miles
    Test number
    294391559434
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass133,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,767 miles
    Test number
    351435885176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,767 miles (+8,847)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,767 miles
    Test number
    901401890437
    • 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))

  12. Pass124,920 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,920 miles
    Test number
    308659520152
    • 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))

  13. Fail124,913 miles (+9,620)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,913 miles
    Test number
    845658753410
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  14. Pass115,293 miles (+5,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,293 miles
    Test number
    315245074180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass109,948 miles (+13,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,948 miles
    Test number
    429418912745
    • AdvisoryParking brake has only just reached limits

  16. Pass95,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,951 miles
    Test number
    775714275153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,951 miles (+28,725)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,951 miles
    Test number
    385894975174
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass67,226 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    445401364188
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LM11 ZGJ

Does LM11 ZGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 ZGJ is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 ZGJ?
The MOT on LM11 ZGJ is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 ZGJ done?
LM11 ZGJ was recorded at 176,601 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 9,098 miles a year.
Has LM11 ZGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 ZGJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 ZGJ 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 ZGJ find?
LM11 ZGJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge; covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wear lipped, and 2 more.

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