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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 JBXMOT history

LM61 JBX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LM61 JBX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,018 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 JBX
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
14 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 JBX was last recorded at 134,018 miles on 14 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2025: 134,069 miles, lower than 191,720 miles on 8 Oct 2024.
  • 14 Oct 2026: 134,018 miles, lower than 134,136 miles on 17 Oct 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,136 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Average per year
4,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,018 miles
  • 2025 – 134,136 miles
  • 2024 – 191,720 miles
  • 2023 – 188,695 miles
  • 2022 – 182,879 miles
  • 2021 – 174,177 miles
  • 2020 – 166,733 miles
  • 2019 – 155,167 miles
  • 2018 – 136,722 miles
  • 2017 – 131,179 miles
  • 2016 – 125,352 miles
  • 2015 – 106,906 miles
  • 2014 – 74,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,018 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear parking brake close to limits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,018 miles
    Test number
    508142678290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail134,018 miles (-118)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,018 miles
    Test number
    714729841906
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam changed the lamp (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass134,136 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,136 miles
    Test number
    813670414143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail134,069 miles (-57,651)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,069 miles
    Test number
    678977559322
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass191,720 miles (+3,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    191,720 miles
    Test number
    195099304884
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass188,695 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    188,695 miles
    Test number
    586313329138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake close to limits
  7. Fail188,689 miles (+5,810)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,689 miles
    Test number
    402085143908
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake close to limits
  8. Pass182,879 miles (+8,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    182,879 miles
    Test number
    516527300748
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake close to limits
  9. Pass174,177 miles (+7,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,177 miles
    Test number
    829075586129
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass166,733 miles (+11,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,733 miles
    Test number
    601335836715
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass155,167 miles (+18,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,167 miles
    Test number
    983785283508
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass136,722 miles (+237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,722 miles
    Test number
    578110786269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail136,485 miles (+5,306)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,485 miles
    Test number
    611005931503
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnett (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass131,179 miles (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    131,179 miles
    Test number
    937680143328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,352 miles (+18,446)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    125,352 miles
    Test number
    417385456768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,906 miles (+32,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,906 miles
    Test number
    468865988662
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on wearbars
  17. Pass74,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,023 miles
    Test number
    897284354219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM61 JBX

Does LM61 JBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 JBX is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 JBX?
The MOT on LM61 JBX is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 JBX done?
LM61 JBX was recorded at 134,018 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,962 miles a year.
Has LM61 JBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 JBX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 JBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 JBX find?
LM61 JBX passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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