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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LL61 PDOMOT history

LL61 PDO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

LL61 PDO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,840 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 PDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 PDO was last recorded at 159,840 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 6,511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,329 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,511 miles
Average per year
10,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,840 miles
  • 2025 – 153,329 miles
  • 2024 – 148,986 miles
  • 2023 – 140,735 miles
  • 2022 – 127,625 miles
  • 2021 – 125,210 miles
  • 2020 – 113,395 miles
  • 2019 – 101,624 miles
  • 2018 – 87,132 miles
  • 2017 – 72,123 miles
  • 2016 – 56,563 miles
  • 2015 – 42,194 miles
  • 2014 – 37,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,840 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,840 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,840 miles
    Test number
    771585553853
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure

  2. Fail159,840 miles (+6,511)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,840 miles
    Test number
    320072317555
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure

  3. Pass153,329 miles (+55)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,329 miles
    Test number
    514407980260
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail153,274 miles (+4,288)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,274 miles
    Test number
    827402320893
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,986 miles (+8,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,986 miles
    Test number
    417362737956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,735 miles (+13,110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,735 miles
    Test number
    517597352271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,625 miles
    Test number
    654387083059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,625 miles (+2,415)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,625 miles
    Test number
    806663784873
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass125,210 miles (+11,815)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,210 miles
    Test number
    468158492665
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass113,395 miles (+11,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,395 miles
    Test number
    167109169763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass101,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    128274188249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail101,624 miles (+14,492)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    928534587801
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass87,132 miles (+15,009)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,132 miles
    Test number
    937817886856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,123 miles (+15,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,123 miles
    Test number
    226599687635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,563 miles (+14,369)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    858433407794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,194 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,194 miles
    Test number
    799688715116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,264 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,264 miles
    Test number
    475454604489
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LL61 PDO

Does LL61 PDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 PDO is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 PDO?
The MOT on LL61 PDO is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 PDO done?
LL61 PDO was recorded at 159,840 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 10,330 miles a year.
Has LL61 PDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 PDO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 PDO 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 PDO find?
LL61 PDO passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear flexi hose; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between rear flexi hose, and 2 more.

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