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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR11 RLUMOT history

LR11 RLU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

LR11 RLU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
179,021 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 RLU
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
12 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 RLU was last recorded at 179,021 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,019 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,021 miles
  • 2025 – 174,033 miles
  • 2024 – 158,583 miles
  • 2023 – 147,208 miles
  • 2022 – 143,515 miles
  • 2021 – 141,705 miles
  • 2020 – 139,994 miles
  • 2019 – 136,751 miles
  • 2018 – 133,835 miles
  • 2017 – 130,317 miles
  • 2016 – 123,052 miles
  • 2015 – 110,862 miles
  • 2014 – 97,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,021 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,021 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    179,021 miles
    Test number
    749138424556
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail179,019 miles (+4,986)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,019 miles
    Test number
    255564393077
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass174,033 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    174,033 miles
    Test number
    851928435937
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail174,031 miles (+15,448)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,031 miles
    Test number
    574927430997
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass158,583 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    158,583 miles
    Test number
    480179804197
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  6. Fail158,582 miles (+11,374)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,582 miles
    Test number
    734802659893
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  7. Pass147,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    147,208 miles
    Test number
    202978132767
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on at dash
  8. Fail147,207 miles (+3,692)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,207 miles
    Test number
    534455680996
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on at dash
  9. Pass143,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    143,515 miles
    Test number
    288135847190
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on at dash
  10. Fail143,514 miles (+1,809)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,514 miles
    Test number
    373483593698
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on at dash
  11. Pass141,705 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    141,705 miles
    Test number
    925860789062
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail141,702 miles (+1,708)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,702 miles
    Test number
    662063250598
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake reading lower than expected
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Pass139,994 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    139,994 miles
    Test number
    109977219719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass136,751 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,751 miles
    Test number
    696111638368
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Fail136,750 miles (+2,915)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,750 miles
    Test number
    756109604284
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  16. Pass133,835 miles (+3,518)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,835 miles
    Test number
    108306283722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on
  17. Pass130,317 miles (+7,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,317 miles
    Test number
    220636402894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass123,052 miles (+12,190)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,052 miles
    Test number
    358321447443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,862 miles (+13,548)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,862 miles
    Test number
    525470245145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,314 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,314 miles
    Test number
    265367324444
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  21. Fail97,310 miles1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,310 miles
    Test number
    696126924104
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about LR11 RLU

Does LR11 RLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 RLU is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 RLU?
The MOT on LR11 RLU is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 RLU done?
LR11 RLU was recorded at 179,021 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 6,745 miles a year.
Has LR11 RLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 RLU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR11 RLU 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 RLU find?
LR11 RLU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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