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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 2011 · 2,497 cc

LM61 YJRMOT history

LM61 YJR is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 147,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

LM61 YJR white 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 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
147,251 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YJR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YJR was last recorded at 147,251 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,754 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
497 miles
Average per year
9,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,251 miles
  • 2024 – 146,754 miles
  • 2023 – 143,984 miles
  • 2022 – 140,354 miles
  • 2021 – 138,652 miles
  • 2020 – 136,271 miles
  • 2019 – 131,282 miles
  • 2018 – 111,964 miles
  • 2017 – 95,056 miles
  • 2016 – 75,065 miles
  • 2015 – 62,037 miles
  • 2014 – 43,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,251 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    147,251 miles
    Test number
    688842304126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail147,251 miles (+497)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,251 miles
    Test number
    373429445667
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass146,754 miles (+2,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,754 miles
    Test number
    138093882178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Very Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass143,984 miles (+3,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,984 miles
    Test number
    519585336726
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass140,354 miles (+1,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,354 miles
    Test number
    888637053998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass138,652 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,652 miles
    Test number
    147855541143
    • 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))
  7. Fail138,644 miles (+2,373)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,644 miles
    Test number
    151790233818
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  8. Pass136,271 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,271 miles
    Test number
    787423592953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,282 miles (+19,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,282 miles
    Test number
    370921661379
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass111,964 miles (+16,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,964 miles
    Test number
    294682997790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass95,056 miles (+19,991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,056 miles
    Test number
    343745701938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass75,065 miles (+13,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    806999710913
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items
  13. Pass62,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    62,037 miles
    Test number
    997808287741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,037 miles (+18,400)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,037 miles
    Test number
    350655168908
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass43,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    43,637 miles
    Test number
    808884694205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 YJR

Does LM61 YJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YJR is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YJR?
The MOT on LM61 YJR is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YJR done?
LM61 YJR was recorded at 147,251 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 9,412 miles a year.
Has LM61 YJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YJR has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 YJR 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 YJR find?
LM61 YJR passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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