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2011 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration LP11PLX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2011
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 20 May 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 208,188 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded, Heavier corrosion around mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush, Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH, Nearside & offside .Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 208,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also deep cut, Cord visible (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid System blocked (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH, Nearside & offside .Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush, Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded, Heavier corrosion around mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 196,370 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 184,377 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to wear sensor, Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear stub-frame corroded partly corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad, close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
30 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 174,130 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 174,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits & cuts edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits & cuts edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessivly splits inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
23 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 163,391 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s front tyre worn on edge
- n/s rear tyre worn
23 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,153 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2022 6 Jun 202623 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 153,153 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
1 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,031 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021 6 Jun 202620 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,082 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2020 6 Jun 202625 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,552 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
22 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,150 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine light on
- Nearside front tyre worn on edge
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 122,978 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s front tyre slightly worn on edge
25 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,039 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape.
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,423 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 6 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 104,423 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LP11PLX was registered on 2011-08-09
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