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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,997 cc

LS11 HMUMOT history

LS11 HMU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 202,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

LS11 HMU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
202,873 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 HMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 HMU was last recorded at 202,873 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 14,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,976 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
14,897 miles
Average per year
14,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,873 miles
  • 2024 – 187,976 miles
  • 2023 – 170,186 miles
  • 2022 – 151,391 miles
  • 2021 – 143,337 miles
  • 2020 – 133,076 miles
  • 2018 – 107,816 miles
  • 2017 – 88,463 miles
  • 2016 – 68,048 miles
  • 2015 – 54,107 miles
  • 2014 – 44,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,873 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe swollenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear some wear/corrosion,brake discs
  • AdvisoryOil leak from differential

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 Front some damage to tyre sidewall

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber cover damaged advise replace

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,873 miles (+14,897)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    202,873 miles
    Test number
    779601545723
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe swollen
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear some wear/corrosion,brake discs
    • AdvisoryOil leak from differential

  2. Pass187,976 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    187,976 miles
    Test number
    831094592791
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 frontmost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe swollen
    • AdvisoryRear x2 and nearside front tyres wear toward edges

  3. Fail187,975 miles (+17,789)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,975 miles
    Test number
    219283005734
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 frontmost arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe swollen
    • AdvisoryRear x2 and nearside front tyres wear toward edges

  4. Pass170,186 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    170,186 miles
    Test number
    464289885608
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail170,186 miles (+18,795)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,186 miles
    Test number
    208933037120
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close and very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass151,391 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    151,391 miles
    Test number
    921364017049
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front some damage to tyre sidewall

  7. Fail151,391 miles (+8,054)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,391 miles
    Test number
    632526599869
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front some damage to tyre sidewall

  8. Pass143,337 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    143,337 miles
    Test number
    890517068396
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front some damage to tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail143,337 miles (+10,261)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,337 miles
    Test number
    466976998363
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front some damage to tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre tread

  10. Pass133,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    133,076 miles
    Test number
    529889646540
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass192,422 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    192,422 km
    Test number
    214032671615
    • AdvisoryABS & pad wiring slightly insecure OSR
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Around Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass107,816 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,816 miles
    Test number
    989407153424
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to get reading
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 Budget (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail107,816 miles (+19,353)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,816 miles
    Test number
    564900776563
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure linkage broken (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to get reading
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 Budget (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass88,463 miles (+20,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,463 miles
    Test number
    660506144244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,048 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,048 miles
    Test number
    372585038724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover damaged advise replace
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm

  16. Fail68,045 miles (+13,938)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,045 miles
    Test number
    222326178526
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & cut to cord (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber cover damaged advise replace
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm

  17. Pass54,107 miles (+9,935)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,107 miles
    Test number
    966537215149
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edge

  18. Pass44,172 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,172 miles
    Test number
    715477904123
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm

Questions about LS11 HMU

Does LS11 HMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS11 HMU expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS11 HMU?
The MOT on LS11 HMU expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS11 HMU done?
LS11 HMU was recorded at 202,873 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 14,211 miles a year.
Has LS11 HMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 HMU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LS11 HMU 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 LS11 HMU find?
LS11 HMU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 frontmost; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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