BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LM61 ULYMOT history
LM61 ULY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 May 2027
- Mileage
- 138,207 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,198 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 ULY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 6 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 ULY was last recorded at 138,207 miles on 9 May 2026, 4,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,517 miles · 9 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,690 miles
- Average per year
- 9,198 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,207 miles
- 2025 – 133,517 miles
- 2024 – 127,582 miles
- 2023 – 118,500 miles
- 2022 – 110,189 miles
- 2021 – 98,527 miles
- 2020 – 91,720 miles
- 2019 – 80,709 miles
- 2018 – 74,239 miles
- 2017 – 62,611 miles
- 2016 – 51,642 miles
- 2015 – 41,117 miles
- 2014 – 25,862 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,207 miles
- AdvisoryFront 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))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 20 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,207 miles (+4,690)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2027
- Odometer
- 138,207 miles
- Test number
- 231205123362
- AdvisoryFront 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))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,517 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2026
- Odometer
- 133,517 miles
- Test number
- 832067708281
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail133,517 miles (+5,935)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,517 miles
- Test number
- 690440155534
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass127,582 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2025
- Odometer
- 127,582 miles
- Test number
- 451986038464
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail127,574 miles (+9,074)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,574 miles
- Test number
- 133646812677
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass118,500 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 118,500 miles
- Test number
- 178278475285
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail118,482 miles (+8,293)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,482 miles
- Test number
- 245584098359
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass110,189 miles (+11,662)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 110,189 miles
- Test number
- 508906391665
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle emissions too clean to obtain a reading.
Pass98,527 miles (+6,807)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 98,527 miles
- Test number
- 728134267996
- AdvisoryOffside Mirror slightly damaged.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight rear axle leak.
- AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted, restricting view of components.
Pass91,720 miles (+11,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 91,720 miles
- Test number
- 634125453595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,709 miles (+6,470)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 80,709 miles
- Test number
- 764135053677
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass74,239 miles (+11,628)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 74,239 miles
- Test number
- 313081066204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,611 miles (+10,969)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 62,611 miles
- Test number
- 973094452191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,642 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 51,642 miles
- Test number
- 104026617915
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEAR ON O/S/F OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Fail51,642 miles (+10,525)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,642 miles
- Test number
- 340872519388
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEAR ON O/S/F OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,117 miles (+15,255)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 41,117 miles
- Test number
- 769541355092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 25,862 miles
- Test number
- 626491154035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM61 ULY
- Does LM61 ULY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ULY is valid until 10 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 ULY?
- The MOT on LM61 ULY is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 ULY done?
- LM61 ULY was recorded at 138,207 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 9,198 miles a year.
- Has LM61 ULY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 ULY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM61 ULY 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 ULY find?
- LM61 ULY passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.
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