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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,995 cc

V11 LOJMOT history

V11 LOJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

V11 LOJ silver 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 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,195 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 LOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 LOJ was last recorded at 113,195 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 13,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,316 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,879 miles
Average per year
4,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,195 miles
  • 2024 – 99,316 miles
  • 2023 – 98,874 miles
  • 2022 – 98,783 miles
  • 2021 – 98,700 miles
  • 2020 – 98,665 miles
  • 2019 – 98,536 miles
  • 2018 – 98,265 miles
  • 2017 – 97,977 miles
  • 2016 – 97,279 miles
  • 2015 – 94,301 miles
  • 2013 – 90,640 miles
  • 2012 – 74,446 miles
  • 2011 – 56,153 miles
  • 2010 – 42,149 miles
  • 2009 – 30,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,195 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,195 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,195 miles
    Test number
    129660995726
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail113,195 miles (+13,879)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,195 miles
    Test number
    898108706720
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,316 miles (+442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,316 miles
    Test number
    440115799648
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass98,874 miles (+91)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,874 miles
    Test number
    266282536002
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass98,783 miles (+83)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,783 miles
    Test number
    960525367395
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass98,700 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,700 miles
    Test number
    582333884617
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass98,665 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,665 miles
    Test number
    817486742975
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass98,536 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    973118872888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,265 miles
    Test number
    283678772464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,264 miles (+287)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,264 miles
    Test number
    650816489023
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass97,977 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,977 miles
    Test number
    266196509527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,279 miles (+2,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,279 miles
    Test number
    791454350774
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass94,301 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,301 miles
    Test number
    197025525121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,640 miles (+16,194)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,640 miles
    Test number
    735203193078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,446 miles (+18,293)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,446 miles
    Test number
    467917172077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,153 miles (+14,004)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,153 miles
    Test number
    116031691459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass42,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,149 miles
    Test number
    571338480007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,149 miles (+11,989)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,149 miles
    Test number
    831368380053
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass30,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,160 miles
    Test number
    353342169008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 LOJ

Does V11 LOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 LOJ is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V11 LOJ?
The MOT on V11 LOJ is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 LOJ done?
V11 LOJ was recorded at 113,195 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 4,961 miles a year.
Has V11 LOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 LOJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V11 LOJ 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 V11 LOJ find?
V11 LOJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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