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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS11 YLUMOT history

LS11 YLU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 168,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LS11 YLU blue 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 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,827 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 YLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 YLU was last recorded at 168,827 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 4,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,318 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,509 miles
Average per year
11,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,827 miles
  • 2025 – 164,318 miles
  • 2023 – 155,080 miles
  • 2022 – 147,079 miles
  • 2021 – 139,335 miles
  • 2020 – 127,686 miles
  • 2019 – 103,346 miles
  • 2018 – 79,923 miles
  • 2017 – 65,208 miles
  • 2016 – 53,168 miles
  • 2015 – 44,481 miles
  • 2014 – 37,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,827 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • O/s/f tyre worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,827 miles (+4,509)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,827 miles
    Test number
    819793337176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass164,318 miles (+9,238)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,318 miles
    Test number
    827845044099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,080 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,080 miles
    Test number
    618745628559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail155,075 miles (+7,996)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,075 miles
    Test number
    240176858469
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass147,079 miles (+7,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,079 miles
    Test number
    150047713123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass139,335 miles (+11,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,335 miles
    Test number
    962165706303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass127,686 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,686 miles
    Test number
    926524305848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,684 miles (+24,338)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,684 miles
    Test number
    929897007546
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass103,346 miles (+23,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,346 miles
    Test number
    561956675068
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
  10. Pass79,923 miles (+14,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,923 miles
    Test number
    453298553439
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section deteriating DPF filter to centre pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres wearing inner edges
  11. Pass65,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,208 miles
    Test number
    515297031335
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edge
  12. Fail65,208 miles (+12,040)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,208 miles
    Test number
    671062581134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edge
  13. Pass53,168 miles (+8,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,168 miles
    Test number
    198693435327
    • AdvisoryEngine running so clean it is unable to provide a sample to test
  14. Pass44,481 miles (+6,506)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,481 miles
    Test number
    627209795054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,975 miles
    Test number
    455313314168
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS11 YLU

Does LS11 YLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 YLU is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 YLU?
The MOT on LS11 YLU is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 YLU done?
LS11 YLU was recorded at 168,827 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 11,141 miles a year.
Has LS11 YLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 YLU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS11 YLU 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 YLU find?
LS11 YLU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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