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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 LMYMOT history

LM61 LMY is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

LM61 LMY 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 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
93,151 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 LMY
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
3 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 LMY was last recorded at 93,151 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,140 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,151 miles
  • 2024 – 89,207 miles
  • 2023 – 79,072 miles
  • 2022 – 70,019 miles
  • 2021 – 63,961 miles
  • 2020 – 57,410 miles
  • 2019 – 49,822 miles
  • 2018 – 42,987 miles
  • 2016 – 34,314 miles
  • 2015 – 26,512 miles
  • 2014 – 20,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,151 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,151 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    93,151 miles
    Test number
    760439829176
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail93,140 miles (+3,933)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,140 miles
    Test number
    897262944395
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,207 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,207 miles
    Test number
    778631690472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  4. Fail89,162 miles (+10,090)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,162 miles
    Test number
    960624737471
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges was under inflated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  5. Pass79,072 miles (+9,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,072 miles
    Test number
    708901188004
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  6. Pass70,019 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,019 miles
    Test number
    720542474742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet conditions

  7. Fail69,988 miles (+6,027)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,988 miles
    Test number
    262042602585
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet conditions

  8. Pass63,961 miles (+6,551)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,961 miles
    Test number
    861608109089
    • AdvisoryExhaust front clamp cracked but exhaust secure at time of test.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f shockabsorber damp.
    • AdvisoryRear tyre treads worn on inner edges.

  9. Pass57,410 miles (+7,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,410 miles
    Test number
    714870340039
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both sides play possibly in the pinion itself
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted preventing complete under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing complete under vehicle inspection

  10. Pass49,822 miles (+6,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,822 miles
    Test number
    123432786668
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.

  11. Pass42,987 miles (+8,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,987 miles
    Test number
    129475086107
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges and cuts in tread.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre heavily worn on edges close to legal limit.

  12. Pass34,314 miles (+7,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    34,314 miles
    Test number
    601413329191
    • AdvisoryDiesel test passed trigger point not met.

  13. Pass26,512 miles (+6,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,512 miles
    Test number
    360067497589
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a small cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a small cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a small cuts

  14. Pass20,382 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    20,382 miles
    Test number
    116523784272
    • NoteTrigger point not met

Questions about LM61 LMY

Does LM61 LMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 LMY is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 LMY?
The MOT on LM61 LMY is valid until 19 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 LMY done?
LM61 LMY was recorded at 93,151 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 6,500 miles a year.
Has LM61 LMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 LMY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 LMY 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 LMY find?
LM61 LMY passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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