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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 LMVMOT history

LM61 LMV is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 4 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LM61 LMV black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
149,111 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LMV was last recorded at 149,111 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,111 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,111 miles
  • 2025 – 147,137 miles
  • 2024 – 143,977 miles
  • 2023 – 141,535 miles
  • 2022 – 138,401 miles
  • 2021 – 134,564 miles
  • 2020 – 131,847 miles
  • 2019 – 124,512 miles
  • 2018 – 106,203 miles
  • 2017 – 89,120 miles
  • 2016 – 72,212 miles
  • 2015 – 54,801 miles
  • 2014 – 40,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,111 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front and rear number plates in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    149,111 miles
    Test number
    594960515347
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail149,111 miles (+1,974)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,111 miles
    Test number
    836751587572
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass147,137 miles (+3,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,137 miles
    Test number
    384230344032
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass143,977 miles (+2,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    143,977 miles
    Test number
    533130256138
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass141,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,535 miles
    Test number
    661758238008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail141,535 miles (+3,134)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,535 miles
    Test number
    887734008739
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,401 miles (+3,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    138,401 miles
    Test number
    890453888027
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass134,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,564 miles
    Test number
    511395591164
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail134,564 miles (+2,717)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,564 miles
    Test number
    331862290581
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass131,847 miles (+7,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,847 miles
    Test number
    416147289046
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass124,512 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,512 miles
    Test number
    617609581052
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates in poor condition

  12. Fail124,508 miles (+18,305)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,508 miles
    Test number
    980574594874
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates in poor condition

  13. Pass106,203 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,203 miles
    Test number
    364983919015
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail106,203 miles (+17,083)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,203 miles
    Test number
    688354814357
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass89,120 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,120 miles
    Test number
    592243890521
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail89,120 miles (+16,908)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,120 miles
    Test number
    570996922230
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass72,212 miles (+17,411)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,212 miles
    Test number
    125278535208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,801 miles (+13,827)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,801 miles
    Test number
    250193085449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,974 miles
    Test number
    277919874244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 LMV

Does LM61 LMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LMV is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LMV?
The MOT on LM61 LMV is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 LMV done?
LM61 LMV was recorded at 149,111 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 8,981 miles a year.
Has LM61 LMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LMV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 LMV 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 LMV find?
LM61 LMV passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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