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BMW X3

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 ULWMOT history

LM61 ULW is a blue diesel BMW X3 first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 132,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LM61 ULW blue BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,555 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 ULW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 ULW was last recorded at 132,555 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,738 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,817 miles
Average per year
8,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,555 miles
  • 2023 – 117,314 miles
  • 2022 – 102,804 miles
  • 2021 – 89,359 miles
  • 2020 – 84,824 miles
  • 2019 – 76,068 miles
  • 2018 – 62,827 miles
  • 2017 – 53,862 miles
  • 2016 – 46,836 miles
  • 2015 – 40,921 miles
  • 2014 – 32,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,555 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,555 miles (+3,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,555 miles
    Test number
    797313082149
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass128,738 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,738 miles
    Test number
    782086847525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,738 miles (+11,424)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,738 miles
    Test number
    883340414571
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,314 miles
    Test number
    591005804578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,314 miles (+14,510)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,314 miles
    Test number
    575076591953
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,804 miles (+13,445)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,804 miles
    Test number
    101640278685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,359 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,359 miles
    Test number
    808948717495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,824 miles (+8,756)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,824 miles
    Test number
    446779615630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,068 miles (+13,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,068 miles
    Test number
    172423059157
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  10. Pass62,827 miles (+8,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,827 miles
    Test number
    724447192103
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  11. Pass53,862 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,862 miles
    Test number
    302924690177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,836 miles (+5,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    137105577235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

  13. Pass40,921 miles (+8,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,921 miles
    Test number
    134533403031
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  14. Pass32,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,687 miles
    Test number
    846793304396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 ULW

Does LM61 ULW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ULW is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 ULW?
The MOT on LM61 ULW is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 ULW done?
LM61 ULW was recorded at 132,555 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 8,991 miles a year.
Has LM61 ULW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 ULW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 ULW 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 ULW find?
LM61 ULW passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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