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2011 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LB11PDU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2011
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 10 Mar 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 167,094 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
7 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 167,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 144,703 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 144,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,061 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 124,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,222 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,078 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
21 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,064 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019 11 Jun 202629 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,915 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + badly worn on outer + inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,997 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,005 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016 11 Jun 20268 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,599 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015 11 Jun 20264 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,599 MI
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LB11PDU was registered on 2011-07-08
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