BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LM61 DKUMOT history
LM61 DKU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,423 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 136,423 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,931 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 DKU
- 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
- 9 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 DKU was last recorded at 136,423 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,402 miles · 21 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 7,931 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 136,423 miles
- 2024 – 129,686 miles
- 2023 – 124,198 miles
- 2022 – 116,819 miles
- 2021 – 110,417 miles
- 2020 – 105,849 miles
- 2019 – 100,982 miles
- 2018 – 91,395 miles
- 2017 – 81,582 miles
- 2016 – 71,572 miles
- 2015 – 61,363 miles
- 2014 – 47,701 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,423 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin al four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 10 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,423 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 136,423 miles
- Test number
- 988651897890
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin al four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail136,402 miles (+6,716)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,402 miles
- Test number
- 303896459025
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass129,686 miles (+94)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 129,686 miles
- Test number
- 223346980016
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail129,592 miles (+5,394)3 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,592 miles
- Test number
- 139143845185
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,198 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 124,198 miles
- Test number
- 829967134812
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 3mm approx. Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail124,198 miles (+7,379)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,198 miles
- Test number
- 905728991048
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad 3mm approx. Advise regular checks. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass116,819 miles (+6,402)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 116,819 miles
- Test number
- 275841138544
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass110,417 miles (+4,568)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 110,417 miles
- Test number
- 920328767219
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass105,849 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 105,849 miles
- Test number
- 811801658145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,815 miles (+4,833)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,815 miles
- Test number
- 341404629751
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass100,982 miles (+187)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 100,982 miles
- Test number
- 176426953148
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail100,795 miles (+9,400)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,795 miles
- Test number
- 313992054659
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,395 miles (+9,813)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 91,395 miles
- Test number
- 160533795887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,582 miles (+97)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 81,582 miles
- Test number
- 692873957961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,485 miles (+9,913)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,485 miles
- Test number
- 227227352307
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass71,572 miles (+10,209)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 71,572 miles
- Test number
- 416986023090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,363 miles (+13,662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 61,363 miles
- Test number
- 265013960147
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass47,701 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 47,701 miles
- Test number
- 696983584286
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LM61 DKU
- Does LM61 DKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DKU is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 DKU?
- The MOT on LM61 DKU is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 DKU done?
- LM61 DKU was recorded at 136,423 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 7,931 miles a year.
- Has LM61 DKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 DKU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM61 DKU 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 DKU find?
- LM61 DKU passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin al four; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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