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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 2,979 cc

LS11 YLGMOT history

LS11 YLG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LS11 YLG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,740 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 YLG
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 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 YLG was last recorded at 114,740 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,494 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
246 miles
Average per year
8,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,740 miles
  • 2025 – 103,430 miles
  • 2024 – 91,324 miles
  • 2023 – 79,711 miles
  • 2022 – 76,003 miles
  • 2021 – 70,189 miles
  • 2020 – 66,211 miles
  • 2019 – 62,971 miles
  • 2018 – 58,590 miles
  • 2017 – 54,931 miles
  • 2016 – 50,373 miles
  • 2015 – 30,378 miles
  • 2014 – 13,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,740 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,740 miles
    Test number
    601546862941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail114,740 miles (+246)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,740 miles
    Test number
    374480625212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail114,494 miles (+11,064)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,494 miles
    Test number
    155715728195
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak/s
  4. Pass103,430 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,430 miles
    Test number
    604980524057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail103,420 miles (+12,096)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,420 miles
    Test number
    788395534475
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass91,324 miles (+11,613)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,324 miles
    Test number
    957564127242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,711 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,711 miles
    Test number
    304942421137
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail79,709 miles (+3,706)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,709 miles
    Test number
    807860480430
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass76,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,003 miles
    Test number
    584502735023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail76,002 miles (+5,813)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    848680253079
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass70,189 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,189 miles
    Test number
    341332383590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,136 miles (+3,925)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,136 miles
    Test number
    846791043466
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass66,211 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,211 miles
    Test number
    663020688052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,971 miles
    Test number
    791464350968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  15. Fail62,971 miles (+4,381)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,971 miles
    Test number
    120959548135
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  16. Pass58,590 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,590 miles
    Test number
    459062530097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,931 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,931 miles
    Test number
    220858644687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,373 miles (+19,995)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,373 miles
    Test number
    239443856132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,378 miles (+16,890)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,378 miles
    Test number
    236891185423
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges
    • NoteNearside front and rear road wheels have slight damage to outer rim edges
    • NoteRear exhaust heat sheild has bolt missing but not insecure
  20. Pass13,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    13,488 miles
    Test number
    189573084120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 YLG

Does LS11 YLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 YLG is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 YLG?
The MOT on LS11 YLG is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 YLG done?
LS11 YLG was recorded at 114,740 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,253 miles a year.
Has LS11 YLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 YLG has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS11 YLG 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 YLG find?
LS11 YLG passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive from engine.

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