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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR61 CHYMOT history

LR61 CHY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

LR61 CHY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2025
Mileage
178,771 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 CHY
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
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 CHY was last recorded at 178,771 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 13,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,058 miles · 9 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
13,713 miles
Average per year
11,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 178,771 miles
  • 2023 – 165,058 miles
  • 2022 – 154,137 miles
  • 2021 – 149,458 miles
  • 2020 – 142,091 miles
  • 2019 – 130,309 miles
  • 2018 – 120,193 miles
  • 2017 – 108,823 miles
  • 2016 – 98,156 miles
  • 2015 – 86,139 miles
  • 2014 – 70,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,771 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 slightly damaged Inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension, front most arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view offside front and nearside front side windows

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    178,771 miles
    Test number
    522625134835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail178,769 miles (+13,711)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,769 miles
    Test number
    255328263202
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass165,058 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    165,058 miles
    Test number
    419945083001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail164,963 miles (+10,826)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,963 miles
    Test number
    491937328156
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi broken (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass154,137 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    154,137 miles
    Test number
    100490193155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension, front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail154,125 miles (+4,667)1 dangerous2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,125 miles
    Test number
    590280149387
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Nearside mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Sidelight dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower suspension, front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light illuminated
  7. Pass149,458 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    149,458 miles
    Test number
    301042864082
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view offside front and nearside front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail149,455 miles (+7,364)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,455 miles
    Test number
    958616734139
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view offside front and nearside front side windows (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning light illuminated
  9. Pass142,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    142,091 miles
    Test number
    985730423221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail142,091 miles (+11,782)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,091 miles
    Test number
    633140651319
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass130,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,309 miles
    Test number
    709897540915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,309 miles (+10,116)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,309 miles
    Test number
    180957794181
    • DangerousFront Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  13. Pass120,193 miles (+11,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,193 miles
    Test number
    642375721773
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass108,823 miles (+10,667)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,823 miles
    Test number
    272358479650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass98,156 miles (+12,017)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,156 miles
    Test number
    124929789823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,139 miles (+15,578)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,139 miles
    Test number
    915799395009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,561 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,561 miles
    Test number
    307863834402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Questions about LR61 CHY

Does LR61 CHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 CHY expired on 8 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 CHY?
The MOT on LR61 CHY expired on 8 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 CHY done?
LR61 CHY was recorded at 178,771 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 11,049 miles a year.
Has LR61 CHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 CHY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LR61 CHY 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 LR61 CHY find?
LR61 CHY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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