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Toyota Prius

White · Hybrid electric (clean) · 2011 · 1,797 cc

LM61 BWUMOT history

LM61 BWU is a white hybrid electric (clean) Toyota Prius first used on 24 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 24 of 31 MOT tests, with 282,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LM61 BWU white Toyota Prius – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
282,873 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
24 passed · 7 failed
Per year
19,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 BWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Prius
Colour
White
Fuel type
Hybrid electric (clean)
Engine size
1,797 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 BWU was last recorded at 282,873 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 4,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
278,837 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,036 miles
Average per year
19,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 282,873 miles
  • 2025 – 278,837 miles
  • 2024 – 275,256 miles
  • 2023 – 272,133 miles
  • 2022 – 266,928 miles
  • 2021 – 254,954 miles
  • 2019 – 232,868 miles
  • 2018 – 209,055 miles
  • 2017 – 185,027 miles
  • 2016 – 161,332 miles
  • 2015 – 132,339 miles
  • 2014 – 91,237 miles
  • 2013 – 59,834 miles
  • 2012 – 26,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass282,873 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass282,873 miles (+4,036)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    282,873 miles
    Test number
    912997910571
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass278,837 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    278,837 miles
    Test number
    566485372716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass275,256 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    275,256 miles
    Test number
    880122068801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass272,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    272,133 miles
    Test number
    636904315379
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail272,132 miles (+5,204)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,132 miles
    Test number
    318519872455
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass266,928 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    266,928 miles
    Test number
    331235099533
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail266,928 miles (+11,974)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,928 miles
    Test number
    876093737332
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Bumper insecure lower section insicure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass254,954 miles (+22,086)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    254,954 miles
    Test number
    641311786362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass232,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    232,868 miles
    Test number
    490137611011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail232,868 miles (+5,211)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,868 miles
    Test number
    168967894109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass227,657 miles (+18,602)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2020
    Odometer
    227,657 miles
    Test number
    228615632940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass209,055 miles (+3,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    209,055 miles
    Test number
    698383366017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass205,656 miles (+4,785)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    205,656 miles
    Test number
    522070352019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass200,871 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    200,871 miles
    Test number
    630134047088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail200,870 miles (+15,843)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,870 miles
    Test number
    503770219260
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides - no image at all and not bright enough (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass185,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    185,027 miles
    Test number
    579166686918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail185,027 miles (+12,385)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,027 miles
    Test number
    856274240501
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass172,642 miles (+11,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    172,642 miles
    Test number
    491673524548
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass161,332 miles (+13,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    161,332 miles
    Test number
    428917215072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass147,986 miles (+15,647)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    147,986 miles
    Test number
    715484801813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass132,339 miles (+19,565)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,339 miles
    Test number
    160215442414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,774 miles (+21,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    112,774 miles
    Test number
    209349245488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass91,237 miles (+406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,237 miles
    Test number
    919859924354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail90,831 miles (+6,663)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,831 miles
    Test number
    847735524391
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)

  25. Pass84,168 miles (+18,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,168 miles
    Test number
    875471554268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  26. Pass65,652 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    679507174093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,834 miles (+10,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,834 miles
    Test number
    298136513329
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  28. Pass49,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,146 miles
    Test number
    708338963193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail49,145 miles (+22,557)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,145 miles
    Test number
    939768163185
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  30. Pass26,588 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,588 miles
    Test number
    438574312438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass19,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,474 miles
    Test number
    229320622213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 BWU

Does LM61 BWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 BWU is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 BWU?
The MOT on LM61 BWU is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 BWU done?
LM61 BWU was recorded at 282,873 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 19,361 miles a year.
Has LM61 BWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 BWU has failed 7 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 BWU 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 BWU find?
LM61 BWU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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