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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 PFVMOT history

LM61 PFV is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 3 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 107,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LM61 PFV black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
107,074 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 PFV
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
3 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 PFV was last recorded at 107,074 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 16,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2016: 30,270 miles, lower than 45,199 miles on 9 Nov 2015.

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
90,083 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16,991 miles
Average per year
7,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,074 miles
  • 2025 – 90,083 miles
  • 2024 – 78,376 miles
  • 2023 – 71,630 miles
  • 2022 – 67,409 miles
  • 2021 – 60,781 miles
  • 2020 – 57,378 miles
  • 2019 – 49,786 miles
  • 2018 – 43,847 miles
  • 2017 – 37,673 miles
  • 2016 – 30,270 miles
  • 2015 – 45,199 miles
  • 2014 – 20,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,074 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,074 miles (+16,991)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    107,074 miles
    Test number
    451719356205
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass90,083 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,083 miles
    Test number
    716470411799
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  3. Fail90,083 miles (+11,707)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,083 miles
    Test number
    701434983830
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  4. Pass78,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,376 miles
    Test number
    828018536746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail78,375 miles (+1)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,375 miles
    Test number
    903801175453
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail78,374 miles (+6,744)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,374 miles
    Test number
    434013788633
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass71,630 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,630 miles
    Test number
    312706339130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,409 miles (+6,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,409 miles
    Test number
    319888150793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass60,781 miles (+3,403)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,781 miles
    Test number
    887103049361
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass57,378 miles (+7,592)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,378 miles
    Test number
    304428671474
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass49,786 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    49,786 miles
    Test number
    828218319387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,847 miles (+6,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,847 miles
    Test number
    175505831964
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and tray obstruction underside of components
  13. Pass37,673 miles (+7,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,673 miles
    Test number
    134308451683
    • AdvisoryClean emissions
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass30,270 miles (-14,929)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,270 miles
    Test number
    535965544042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,199 miles (+24,777)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    45,199 miles
    Test number
    185290903900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,422 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    20,422 miles
    Test number
    329384514379
    • NotePlay in off side steering joint.

Questions about LM61 PFV

Does LM61 PFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 PFV is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 PFV?
The MOT on LM61 PFV is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 PFV done?
LM61 PFV was recorded at 107,074 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 7,371 miles a year.
Has LM61 PFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 PFV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 PFV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 PFV find?
LM61 PFV passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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