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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR11 CXUMOT history

LR11 CXU is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 152,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LR11 CXU green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2026
Mileage
152,755 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 CXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR11 CXU was last recorded at 152,755 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,772 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,983 miles
Average per year
8,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,755 miles
  • 2025 – 147,772 miles
  • 2024 – 141,563 miles
  • 2023 – 137,923 miles
  • 2022 – 136,742 miles
  • 2020 – 129,015 miles
  • 2019 – 117,541 miles
  • 2018 – 107,328 miles
  • 2017 – 99,164 miles
  • 2016 – 88,174 miles
  • 2015 – 72,390 miles
  • 2014 – 54,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,755 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fractured flexi section to DPF (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail152,755 miles (+4,983)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,755 miles
    Test number
    454131722953
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fractured flexi section to DPF (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass147,772 miles (+6,209)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    147,772 miles
    Test number
    490234496793
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass141,563 miles (+3,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,563 miles
    Test number
    441352936360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass137,923 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,923 miles
    Test number
    512897170617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail137,922 miles (+1,180)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,922 miles
    Test number
    798136820662
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
  6. Pass136,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,742 miles
    Test number
    376062723699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,742 miles (+7,727)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,742 miles
    Test number
    202068694533
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass129,015 miles (+11,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,015 miles
    Test number
    962292214069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass117,541 miles (+10,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,541 miles
    Test number
    452170513150
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass107,328 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    990107483773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,164 miles (+10,990)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,164 miles
    Test number
    564635466135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,174 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,174 miles
    Test number
    220715758126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,164 miles (+15,774)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,164 miles
    Test number
    125470310458
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass72,390 miles (+17,961)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,390 miles
    Test number
    127077045416
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass54,429 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,429 miles
    Test number
    776590654041
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Questions about LR11 CXU

Does LR11 CXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR11 CXU expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR11 CXU?
The MOT on LR11 CXU expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR11 CXU done?
LR11 CXU was recorded at 152,755 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 8,131 miles a year.
Has LR11 CXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 CXU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR11 CXU 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 LR11 CXU find?
LR11 CXU failed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 7 major defects: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fractured flexi section to dpf; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 5 more.

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