
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LP11 PKUMOT history
LP11 PKU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 98,717 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 98,717 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,690 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP11 PKU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 17 Aug 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP11 PKU was last recorded at 98,717 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 96,278 miles · 3 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,439 miles
- Average per year
- 5,690 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,717 miles
- 2024 – 96,278 miles
- 2023 – 92,088 miles
- 2022 – 84,291 miles
- 2021 – 76,203 miles
- 2020 – 70,438 miles
- 2019 – 67,151 miles
- 2018 – 61,569 miles
- 2017 – 56,882 miles
- 2016 – 42,363 miles
- 2015 – 40,149 miles
- 2014 – 35,706 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 16 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,717 miles (+2,439)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 98,717 miles
- Test number
- 348946289401
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,278 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 96,278 miles
- Test number
- 345587877170
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,271 miles (+4,183)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,271 miles
- Test number
- 226419843072
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,088 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 92,088 miles
- Test number
- 683204196425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,071 miles (+7,780)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,071 miles
- Test number
- 597505042971
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass84,291 miles (+8,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 84,291 miles
- Test number
- 663183684771
- AdvisoryDID NOT TRIGGER SMOKE METER
Pass76,203 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 76,203 miles
- Test number
- 118800004523
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted
Fail76,200 miles (+5,762)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,200 miles
- Test number
- 615736672825
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted
Pass70,438 miles (+3,287)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,438 miles
- Test number
- 794259238401
- AdvisoryRear Brake pads low
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass67,151 miles (+5,582)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 67,151 miles
- Test number
- 787348031490
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edge
Pass61,569 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 61,569 miles
- Test number
- 400205283154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,562 miles (+4,680)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,562 miles
- Test number
- 739644402643
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,882 miles (+14,519)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 56,882 miles
- Test number
- 378845775950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,363 miles (+2,214)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 42,363 miles
- Test number
- 871021104372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,149 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 40,149 miles
- Test number
- 646860825153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,144 miles (+4,438)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,144 miles
- Test number
- 266378415473
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteOffside rear tyre inner wall splitting
Pass35,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 35,706 miles
- Test number
- 588519684237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP11 PKU
- Does LP11 PKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 PKU is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LP11 PKU?
- The MOT on LP11 PKU is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP11 PKU done?
- LP11 PKU was recorded at 98,717 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,690 miles a year.
- Has LP11 PKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP11 PKU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LP11 PKU 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 LP11 PKU find?
- LP11 PKU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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