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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM61 XWSMOT history

LM61 XWS is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 197,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

LM61 XWS white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2024
Mileage
197,850 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 XWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
5 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM61 XWS was last recorded at 197,850 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,772 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
13,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,850 miles
  • 2023 – 193,061 miles
  • 2022 – 184,781 miles
  • 2020 – 170,425 miles
  • 2019 – 163,113 miles
  • 2018 – 155,985 miles
  • 2017 – 145,772 miles
  • 2016 – 134,814 miles
  • 2015 – 116,769 miles
  • 2014 – 76,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail197,850 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail197,850 miles (+78)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,850 miles
    Test number
    527232968365
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail197,772 miles (+4,711)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,772 miles
    Test number
    942932082506
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm,Stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 2mm,Stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass193,061 miles (+8,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    193,061 miles
    Test number
    951661223395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass184,781 miles (+14,356)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    184,781 miles
    Test number
    350500869370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass170,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    170,425 miles
    Test number
    299290459984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail170,423 miles (+7,310)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,423 miles
    Test number
    689284661691
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass163,113 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    163,113 miles
    Test number
    679672578034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,985 miles (+10,213)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    155,985 miles
    Test number
    903212380567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,772 miles (+10,958)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,772 miles
    Test number
    353437336760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,814 miles (+18,045)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,814 miles
    Test number
    263818777359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,769 miles (+40,756)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,769 miles
    Test number
    368154018273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,013 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,013 miles
    Test number
    235263294202
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LM61 XWS

Does LM61 XWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 XWS expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 XWS?
The MOT on LM61 XWS expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 XWS done?
LM61 XWS was recorded at 197,850 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 13,081 miles a year.
Has LM61 XWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 XWS has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 XWS 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 XWS find?
LM61 XWS failed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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