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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 BLNMOT history

LM61 BLN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LM61 BLN white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,291 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 BLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 BLN was last recorded at 143,291 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,248 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
11,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,291 miles
  • 2025 – 132,515 miles
  • 2024 – 120,386 miles
  • 2023 – 109,602 miles
  • 2022 – 97,337 miles
  • 2021 – 85,516 miles
  • 2020 – 78,329 miles
  • 2019 – 66,659 miles
  • 2018 – 52,816 miles
  • 2016 – 34,294 miles
  • 2015 – 19,713 miles
  • 2014 – 15,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,291 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Undertray slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front fog light n/working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre pressure warning light on.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,291 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,291 miles
    Test number
    488854114003
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Undertray slightly damaged

  2. Fail143,248 miles (+10,733)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,248 miles
    Test number
    915958444597
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Undertray slightly damaged

  3. Pass132,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    132,515 miles
    Test number
    909133183685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,514 miles (+12,128)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,514 miles
    Test number
    149351050949
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre Pressure monitoring system lamp illuminates

  5. Pass120,386 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,386 miles
    Test number
    268887068502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail120,386 miles (+10,784)3 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,386 miles
    Test number
    646328487998
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected broken wire (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  7. Pass109,602 miles (+12,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,602 miles
    Test number
    621601694371
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator lamp on
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted and damaged restricting component inspection

  8. Pass97,337 miles (+11,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,337 miles
    Test number
    893815708001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass85,516 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,516 miles
    Test number
    837349611318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light n/working
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on.

  10. Fail85,512 miles (+7,183)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,512 miles
    Test number
    278455899599
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light n/working
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light on.

  11. Pass78,329 miles (+11,670)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,329 miles
    Test number
    178543816296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,659 miles
    Test number
    370665486685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,659 miles (+13,843)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,659 miles
    Test number
    578644179443
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass52,816 miles (+18,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    52,816 miles
    Test number
    539064209976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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. Pass34,294 miles (+14,581)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    34,294 miles
    Test number
    705370416450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,713 miles (+4,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,713 miles
    Test number
    794537424980
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear jacking block missing.
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  17. Pass15,434 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    15,434 miles
    Test number
    987744724309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,978 miles
    Test number
    148152374243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 BLN

Does LM61 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 BLN is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 BLN?
The MOT on LM61 BLN is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 BLN done?
LM61 BLN was recorded at 143,291 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 11,288 miles a year.
Has LM61 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 BLN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 BLN 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 LM61 BLN find?
LM61 BLN passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower undertray slightly damaged.

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