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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 JCVMOT history

LM61 JCV is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 155,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

LM61 JCV bronze 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 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
155,556 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 JCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 JCV was last recorded at 155,556 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 9,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,757 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,799 miles
Average per year
9,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,556 miles
  • 2024 – 145,757 miles
  • 2023 – 127,053 miles
  • 2022 – 113,177 miles
  • 2021 – 103,883 miles
  • 2020 – 99,352 miles
  • 2019 – 93,553 miles
  • 2018 – 87,452 miles
  • 2017 – 81,532 miles
  • 2016 – 74,756 miles
  • 2015 – 64,348 miles
  • 2014 – 55,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,556 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,556 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    155,556 miles
    Test number
    368916158553
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Fail155,556 miles (+9,799)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,556 miles
    Test number
    986789350542
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  3. Pass145,757 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,757 miles
    Test number
    554472417900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail145,691 miles (+18,638)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,691 miles
    Test number
    122522883322
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,053 miles (+13,876)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,053 miles
    Test number
    602049266683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,177 miles (+9,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,177 miles
    Test number
    418533224350
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass103,883 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,883 miles
    Test number
    905430903157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,352 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,352 miles
    Test number
    767815004433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,553 miles (+6,101)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,553 miles
    Test number
    846020668743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,452 miles (+5,920)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,452 miles
    Test number
    438346184919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,532 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,532 miles
    Test number
    392163066394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,756 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,756 miles
    Test number
    287076589444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,680 miles (+10,332)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,680 miles
    Test number
    304712624856
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass64,348 miles (+9,341)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,348 miles
    Test number
    783728204894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,007 miles
    Test number
    389134104348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 JCV

Does LM61 JCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 JCV is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 JCV?
The MOT on LM61 JCV is valid until 5 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 JCV done?
LM61 JCV was recorded at 155,556 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 9,059 miles a year.
Has LM61 JCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 JCV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 JCV 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 JCV find?
LM61 JCV passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 5 more.

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