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2011 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV11LBU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2011
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 24 Nov 2026
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,262 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Park brake efficiency only just met at time of test, it would appear some adjustments or repairs are required.
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
7 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,379 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,174 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
9 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 86,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,016 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,913 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has small cuts all round tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
24 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 69,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has small cuts all round tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 65,286 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,702 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,332 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
23 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,261 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018 3 Jul 202620 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,708 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017 3 Jul 202622 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,092 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2016 3 Jul 202623 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,405 MI
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OV11LBU was registered on 2011-05-24
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