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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LL61 AYUMOT history

LL61 AYU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2025.

LL61 AYU black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2026
Mileage
180,367 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 AYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 AYU was last recorded at 180,367 miles on 8 Feb 2025, 9,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,351 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
9,016 miles
Average per year
10,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,367 miles
  • 2024 – 171,351 miles
  • 2023 – 160,058 miles
  • 2021 – 157,018 miles
  • 2020 – 144,290 miles
  • 2019 – 139,283 miles
  • 2018 – 133,366 miles
  • 2017 – 125,674 miles
  • 2016 – 117,883 miles
  • 2015 – 100,735 miles
  • 2014 – 75,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,367 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass180,367 miles (+9,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    180,367 miles
    Test number
    839924576249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake slightly binding

  2. Pass171,351 miles (+11,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    171,351 miles
    Test number
    143920801691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass160,058 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,058 miles
    Test number
    927455806343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,018 miles (+12,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,018 miles
    Test number
    133225622888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass144,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,290 miles
    Test number
    208268587921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail144,290 miles (+5,007)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,290 miles
    Test number
    212435789764
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass139,283 miles (+5,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,283 miles
    Test number
    153763315082
    • 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. Pass133,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,366 miles
    Test number
    480300809248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail133,366 miles (+7,692)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,366 miles
    Test number
    185314529312
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass125,674 miles (+174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,674 miles
    Test number
    780117183574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail125,500 miles (+7,617)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,500 miles
    Test number
    877027071799
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryDeep cut to cords but too small to fail on the N/S/R tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass117,883 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    117,883 miles
    Test number
    815581240457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,624 miles (+16,889)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,624 miles
    Test number
    540126566478
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass100,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,735 miles
    Test number
    729451887038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,735 miles (+25,474)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,735 miles
    Test number
    324482315804
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass75,261 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,261 miles
    Test number
    677794214386
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL61 AYU

Does LL61 AYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL61 AYU expired on 8 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL61 AYU?
The MOT on LL61 AYU expired on 8 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL61 AYU done?
LL61 AYU was recorded at 180,367 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2025, an average of 10,256 miles a year.
Has LL61 AYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 AYU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LL61 AYU 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 LL61 AYU find?
LL61 AYU passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear brake slightly binding.

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