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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR11 EEMMOT history

LR11 EEM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 173,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LR11 EEM 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 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,657 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 EEM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 EEM was last recorded at 173,657 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 10,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,203 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,454 miles
Average per year
8,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,657 miles
  • 2025 – 163,203 miles
  • 2024 – 155,770 miles
  • 2023 – 148,415 miles
  • 2022 – 140,662 miles
  • 2021 – 136,973 miles
  • 2020 – 131,565 miles
  • 2019 – 121,023 miles
  • 2018 – 107,101 miles
  • 2017 – 94,812 miles
  • 2016 – 86,399 miles
  • 2015 – 79,443 miles
  • 2014 – 68,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,657 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,657 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,657 miles
    Test number
    498600438800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail173,657 miles (+10,454)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,657 miles
    Test number
    402152626662
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass163,203 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,203 miles
    Test number
    122106153858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail163,203 miles (+7,433)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,203 miles
    Test number
    914733541375
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass155,770 miles (+7,355)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    155,770 miles
    Test number
    436126344896
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass148,415 miles (+7,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,415 miles
    Test number
    568086029550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass140,662 miles (+3,689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,662 miles
    Test number
    452583823475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  8. Pass136,973 miles (+5,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    136,973 miles
    Test number
    125114281306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass131,565 miles (+10,542)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    131,565 miles
    Test number
    552120272967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,023 miles (+13,922)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    121,023 miles
    Test number
    430249147387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,101 miles (+12,289)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,101 miles
    Test number
    758445049905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,812 miles (+8,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,812 miles
    Test number
    722835870134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass86,399 miles (+6,956)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,399 miles
    Test number
    528486277171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,443 miles
    Test number
    747580495094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,443 miles (+10,991)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,443 miles
    Test number
    755236085036
    • FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass68,452 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    479091884097
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR11 EEM

Does LR11 EEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 EEM is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 EEM?
The MOT on LR11 EEM is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 EEM done?
LR11 EEM was recorded at 173,657 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 8,749 miles a year.
Has LR11 EEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 EEM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR11 EEM 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 EEM find?
LR11 EEM passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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