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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 EKTMOT history

LM61 EKT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 131,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

LM61 EKT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
131,481 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 EKT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 EKT was last recorded at 131,481 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 14,999 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,482 miles · 22 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
14,999 miles
Average per year
9,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,481 miles
  • 2021 – 116,482 miles
  • 2020 – 107,272 miles
  • 2019 – 98,536 miles
  • 2018 – 87,296 miles
  • 2017 – 80,297 miles
  • 2016 – 75,281 miles
  • 2015 – 69,467 miles
  • 2014 – 50,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,481 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,481 miles (+14,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,481 miles
    Test number
    140976232626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass116,482 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,482 miles
    Test number
    728787636392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail116,477 miles (+9,205)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,477 miles
    Test number
    331785262586
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass107,272 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,272 miles
    Test number
    459530799937
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail107,272 miles (+8,736)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,272 miles
    Test number
    219846818797
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass98,536 miles (+11,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    424449629778
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass87,296 miles (+6,999)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,296 miles
    Test number
    559486635780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,297 miles (+5,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,297 miles
    Test number
    616986689553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly perished on shoulder
  9. Pass75,281 miles (+5,814)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,281 miles
    Test number
    589103879286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,467 miles (+19,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,467 miles
    Test number
    159260290930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass50,299 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    357416394277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LM61 EKT

Does LM61 EKT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 EKT expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 EKT?
The MOT on LM61 EKT expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 EKT done?
LM61 EKT was recorded at 131,481 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 9,944 miles a year.
Has LM61 EKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 EKT has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM61 EKT 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 EKT find?
LM61 EKT passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing.

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