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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LP11 PLXMOT history

LP11 PLX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 208,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

LP11 PLX 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 20 May 2027
Mileage
208,188 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 PLX
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
9 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 PLX was last recorded at 208,188 miles on 21 May 2026, 11,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
196,370 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
11,818 miles
Average per year
8,721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,188 miles
  • 2025 – 196,370 miles
  • 2024 – 184,377 miles
  • 2023 – 174,130 miles
  • 2022 – 163,391 miles
  • 2021 – 153,153 miles
  • 2020 – 148,031 miles
  • 2019 – 143,082 miles
  • 2018 – 135,552 miles
  • 2017 – 129,150 miles
  • 2016 – 122,978 miles
  • 2015 – 116,039 miles
  • 2014 – 104,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,188 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH, Nearside & offside .Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush, Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded, Heavier corrosion around mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,188 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    208,188 miles
    Test number
    355844600368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH, Nearside & offside .Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush, Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded, Heavier corrosion around mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail208,188 miles (+11,818)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,188 miles
    Test number
    773189085941
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also deep cut, Cord visible (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid System blocked (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH, Nearside & offside .Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush, Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded, Heavier corrosion around mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass196,370 miles (+11,993)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    196,370 miles
    Test number
    805465036632
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass184,377 miles (+10,247)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    184,377 miles
    Test number
    635057838157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor, Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear stub-frame corroded partly corroded

  5. Pass174,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    174,130 miles
    Test number
    387520761979
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail174,130 miles (+10,739)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,130 miles
    Test number
    806733416774
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits & cuts edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessivly splits inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits & cuts edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass163,391 miles (+10,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    163,391 miles
    Test number
    345273982708
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre worn

  8. Pass153,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,153 miles
    Test number
    758069182077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,153 miles (+5,122)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,153 miles
    Test number
    748244804595
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass148,031 miles (+4,949)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    148,031 miles
    Test number
    622869834970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,082 miles (+7,530)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    143,082 miles
    Test number
    134159393365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,552 miles (+6,402)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,552 miles
    Test number
    754310234993
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  13. Pass129,150 miles (+6,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,150 miles
    Test number
    160281893347
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edge

  14. Pass122,978 miles (+6,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    122,978 miles
    Test number
    727781202679
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre slightly worn on edge

  15. Pass116,039 miles (+11,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,039 miles
    Test number
    267720613637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape.

  16. Pass104,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,423 miles
    Test number
    878288274136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,423 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,423 miles
    Test number
    777678674173
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP11 PLX

Does LP11 PLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 PLX is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 PLX?
The MOT on LP11 PLX is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 PLX done?
LP11 PLX was recorded at 208,188 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 8,721 miles a year.
Has LP11 PLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 PLX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP11 PLX 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 PLX find?
LP11 PLX passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, nearside & offside .inner face; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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