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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,000 cc

LR11 GAUMOT history

LR11 GAU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 124,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LR11 GAU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,911 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 GAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 GAU was last recorded at 124,911 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 3,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,287 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,624 miles
Average per year
5,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,911 miles
  • 2024 – 121,287 miles
  • 2023 – 115,523 miles
  • 2022 – 112,756 miles
  • 2021 – 109,651 miles
  • 2020 – 106,574 miles
  • 2019 – 103,692 miles
  • 2018 – 94,101 miles
  • 2017 – 86,656 miles
  • 2016 – 77,290 miles
  • 2015 – 66,117 miles
  • 2014 – 58,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,911 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,911 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,911 miles
    Test number
    671542605237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,287 miles (+5,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,287 miles
    Test number
    910801241143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass115,523 miles (+2,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,523 miles
    Test number
    325978956345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass112,756 miles (+3,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,756 miles
    Test number
    938827010462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass109,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,651 miles
    Test number
    935712462032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,651 miles (+3,077)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,651 miles
    Test number
    423078117285
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass106,574 miles (+2,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,574 miles
    Test number
    312824995849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass103,692 miles (+9,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,692 miles
    Test number
    982337866518
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  9. Pass94,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,101 miles
    Test number
    481387730544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,101 miles (+7,445)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,101 miles
    Test number
    529351835784
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Pass86,656 miles (+9,366)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,656 miles
    Test number
    806796790237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,290 miles (+11,173)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,290 miles
    Test number
    703970418740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,117 miles (+8,091)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,117 miles
    Test number
    628970325196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,026 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,026 miles
    Test number
    849038724184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,679 miles
    Test number
    105972764038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR11 GAU

Does LR11 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 GAU is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 GAU?
The MOT on LR11 GAU is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 GAU done?
LR11 GAU was recorded at 124,911 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,654 miles a year.
Has LR11 GAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 GAU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LR11 GAU 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 GAU find?
LR11 GAU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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