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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 2,979 cc

LR11 GAXMOT history

LR11 GAX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LR11 GAX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,118 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 GAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 GAX was last recorded at 124,118 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,994 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,124 miles
Average per year
5,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,118 miles
  • 2025 – 121,994 miles
  • 2024 – 117,991 miles
  • 2023 – 114,820 miles
  • 2022 – 110,743 miles
  • 2021 – 108,107 miles
  • 2020 – 104,664 miles
  • 2019 – 97,369 miles
  • 2018 – 90,646 miles
  • 2017 – 83,864 miles
  • 2016 – 70,578 miles
  • 2015 – 62,537 miles
  • 2014 – 54,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,118 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,118 miles
    Test number
    659549895376
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail124,113 miles (+2,119)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,113 miles
    Test number
    710923199823
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass121,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    121,994 miles
    Test number
    497195861783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,985 miles (+3,994)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,985 miles
    Test number
    588286324776
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass117,991 miles (+3,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,991 miles
    Test number
    329404133205
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass114,820 miles (+4,077)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,820 miles
    Test number
    573742930228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,743 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,743 miles
    Test number
    630906902229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,732 miles (+2,625)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,732 miles
    Test number
    793477604830
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut on inner sidewall to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  9. Pass108,107 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,107 miles
    Test number
    697158648976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,664 miles (+7,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,664 miles
    Test number
    668257931661
    • 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))
  11. Pass97,369 miles (+6,723)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,369 miles
    Test number
    791384161226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,646 miles (+6,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,646 miles
    Test number
    139028562888
    • 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 low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass83,864 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,864 miles
    Test number
    254554312104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,811 miles (+13,233)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,811 miles
    Test number
    209556940493
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  15. Pass70,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    828564779602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,578 miles (+8,041)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,578 miles
    Test number
    557679774955
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.A.1)
  17. Pass62,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,537 miles
    Test number
    697384085020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,537 miles (+8,010)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,537 miles
    Test number
    619204585051
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  19. Pass54,527 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    548713574042
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail54,519 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,519 miles
    Test number
    135183974498
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR11 GAX

Does LR11 GAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 GAX is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 GAX?
The MOT on LR11 GAX is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 GAX done?
LR11 GAX was recorded at 124,118 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 5,852 miles a year.
Has LR11 GAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 GAX has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR11 GAX 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 GAX find?
LR11 GAX passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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