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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 DKAMOT history

LM61 DKA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 140,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

LM61 DKA grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
140,933 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DKA was last recorded at 140,933 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,732 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
201 miles
Average per year
8,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,933 miles
  • 2023 – 131,817 miles
  • 2022 – 119,463 miles
  • 2021 – 111,688 miles
  • 2020 – 104,248 miles
  • 2019 – 97,417 miles
  • 2018 – 86,477 miles
  • 2017 – 79,048 miles
  • 2016 – 72,535 miles
  • 2015 – 65,352 miles
  • 2014 – 57,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,933 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,933 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,933 miles
    Test number
    426520076756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,732 miles (+8,915)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,732 miles
    Test number
    952828115834
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass131,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,817 miles
    Test number
    652119813855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail131,815 miles (+12,352)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,815 miles
    Test number
    365294222762
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass119,463 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,463 miles
    Test number
    714597533475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,688 miles
    Test number
    750654069268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,688 miles (+7,440)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,688 miles
    Test number
    698317758729
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass104,248 miles (+6,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,248 miles
    Test number
    804041083318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass97,417 miles (+10,940)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,417 miles
    Test number
    346514627385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,477 miles (+7,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,477 miles
    Test number
    303851583785
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.60 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass79,048 miles (+6,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,048 miles
    Test number
    136217172275
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges. nearside 2.6mm. offside 3.0mm.
  12. Pass72,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,535 miles
    Test number
    946833454356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,535 miles (+7,183)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,535 miles
    Test number
    990682696777
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass65,352 miles (+7,566)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,352 miles
    Test number
    364665670076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,786 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    728117604381
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 DKA

Does LM61 DKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 DKA expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DKA?
The MOT on LM61 DKA expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 DKA done?
LM61 DKA was recorded at 140,933 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 8,304 miles a year.
Has LM61 DKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DKA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 DKA 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 DKA find?
LM61 DKA passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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