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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 2,494 cc

LL61 EMVMOT history

LL61 EMV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LL61 EMV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
66,052 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 EMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 EMV was last recorded at 66,052 miles on 19 May 2026, 2,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,549 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,503 miles
Average per year
3,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,052 miles
  • 2025 – 63,549 miles
  • 2024 – 62,713 miles
  • 2022 – 60,851 miles
  • 2021 – 57,460 miles
  • 2020 – 55,987 miles
  • 2019 – 55,014 miles
  • 2018 – 49,314 miles
  • 2017 – 36,115 miles
  • 2016 – 34,290 miles
  • 2015 – 28,824 miles
  • 2014 – 23,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,052 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,052 miles (+2,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,052 miles
    Test number
    180543538722
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass63,549 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,549 miles
    Test number
    229053082706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,713 miles
    Test number
    268120585946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,713 miles (+89)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,713 miles
    Test number
    738923846336
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail62,624 miles (+1,773)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    296384191649
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake slightly binding and showing evidence of overheating

  6. Pass60,851 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,851 miles
    Test number
    689472181727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,460 miles (+1,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,460 miles
    Test number
    938946521803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStandard tyres fitted to front should be run flats

  8. Pass55,987 miles (+973)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,987 miles
    Test number
    236758968486
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTop engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  9. Pass55,014 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    553030541729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 225/35/19 88y runflat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail55,014 miles (+5,700)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,014 miles
    Test number
    160927991420
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/30/19 91y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating judder (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges 225/35/19 88y runflat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,314 miles (+13,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,314 miles
    Test number
    594014790427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

  12. Pass36,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,115 miles
    Test number
    410823515786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,109 miles (+1,819)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,109 miles
    Test number
    231610415397
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass34,290 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    34,290 miles
    Test number
    151850989570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    28,824 miles
    Test number
    788659474839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,821 miles (+5,240)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,821 miles
    Test number
    109715587825
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre inner & outer edges worn
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  17. Fail23,581 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,581 miles
    Test number
    135222734393
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges (O/S worse)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass23,581 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    23,581 miles
    Test number
    889502034342
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges (O/S worse)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LL61 EMV

Does LL61 EMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 EMV is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 EMV?
The MOT on LL61 EMV is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 EMV done?
LL61 EMV was recorded at 66,052 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,702 miles a year.
Has LL61 EMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 EMV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LL61 EMV 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 LL61 EMV find?
LL61 EMV passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking.

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