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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,000 cc

LS11 KCYMOT history

LS11 KCY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 168,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

LS11 KCY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
168,515 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 KCY
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
18 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 KCY was last recorded at 168,515 miles on 9 May 2026, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,449 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
7,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,515 miles
  • 2025 – 159,573 miles
  • 2024 – 151,547 miles
  • 2022 – 148,945 miles
  • 2021 – 145,918 miles
  • 2020 – 140,237 miles
  • 2019 – 128,705 miles
  • 2018 – 117,956 miles
  • 2017 – 109,093 miles
  • 2016 – 101,345 miles
  • 2015 – 93,974 miles
  • 2014 – 82,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,515 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bush and lower rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTpms on

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,515 miles (+66)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,515 miles
    Test number
    253272153794
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm bush and lower rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms on

  2. Fail168,449 miles (+8,876)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,449 miles
    Test number
    853249542390
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS WARNING LAMP ON

  3. Pass159,573 miles (+8,026)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    159,573 miles
    Test number
    210365676677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,547 miles (+2,602)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    151,547 miles
    Test number
    200120294514
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,945 miles (+3,027)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,945 miles
    Test number
    358692453403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,918 miles (+5,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    145,918 miles
    Test number
    661355586739
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass140,237 miles (+11,532)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,237 miles
    Test number
    313614625838
    • DangerousNearside side and offside rear lower spherical bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy damaged slightly
    • AdvisoryRear pads worn thin and discs corroded

  8. Pass128,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,705 miles
    Test number
    309730961541
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy broken

  9. Fail128,705 miles (+10,749)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,705 miles
    Test number
    173462339882
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy broken

  10. Pass117,956 miles (+8,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,956 miles
    Test number
    338987215639
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy worn

  11. Pass109,093 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,093 miles
    Test number
    253541389671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,290 miles
    Test number
    101634612693
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn/ wearing low

  13. Fail106,290 miles (+4,945)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,290 miles
    Test number
    757036856832
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn/ wearing low

  14. Pass101,345 miles (+7,371)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,345 miles
    Test number
    226794447010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,974 miles (+11,903)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,974 miles
    Test number
    626310905161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,071 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,071 miles
    Test number
    258874084064
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LS11 KCY

Does LS11 KCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 KCY is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 KCY?
The MOT on LS11 KCY is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 KCY done?
LS11 KCY was recorded at 168,515 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 7,130 miles a year.
Has LS11 KCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 KCY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS11 KCY 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 KCY find?
LS11 KCY passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside brake cable damaged but not to excess; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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