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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

LM61 DLOMOT history

LM61 DLO is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 9 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 143,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LM61 DLO blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,327 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 DLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 DLO was last recorded at 143,327 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 21,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,028 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
21,299 miles
Average per year
11,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,327 miles
  • 2025 – 122,028 miles
  • 2024 – 106,814 miles
  • 2023 – 92,117 miles
  • 2022 – 78,303 miles
  • 2021 – 61,987 miles
  • 2020 – 52,314 miles
  • 2019 – 38,898 miles
  • 2018 – 26,312 miles
  • 2016 – 25,459 miles
  • 2015 – 18,645 miles
  • 2014 – 11,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,327 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,327 miles (+21,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,327 miles
    Test number
    888734796145
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass122,028 miles (+15,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,028 miles
    Test number
    705121891132
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass106,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,814 miles
    Test number
    597670054173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,813 miles (+14,696)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,813 miles
    Test number
    768788324263
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass92,117 miles (+13,814)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,117 miles
    Test number
    386934131901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,303 miles (+16,316)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,303 miles
    Test number
    448173008771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,987 miles (+9,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,987 miles
    Test number
    704373221430
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass52,314 miles (+13,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,314 miles
    Test number
    597550566976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass38,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,898 miles
    Test number
    967690987791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,898 miles (+12,586)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,898 miles
    Test number
    367408123015
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass26,312 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,312 miles
    Test number
    998919483358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,279 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    26,279 miles
    Test number
    873710308791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,459 miles (+6,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    470158683866
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass18,645 miles (+6,875)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,645 miles
    Test number
    256456332233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,770 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    11,770 miles
    Test number
    299536184270
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 DLO

Does LM61 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 DLO is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 DLO?
The MOT on LM61 DLO is valid until 25 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 DLO done?
LM61 DLO was recorded at 143,327 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 11,615 miles a year.
Has LM61 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 DLO has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 DLO 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 DLO find?
LM61 DLO passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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