BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LR61 DSUMOT history
LR61 DSU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 176,158 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 176,158 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,185 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 DSU
- 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
- 21 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR61 DSU was last recorded at 176,158 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 176,157 miles · 22 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 11,185 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 176,158 miles
- 2025 – 161,257 miles
- 2024 – 153,126 miles
- 2023 – 142,813 miles
- 2022 – 132,420 miles
- 2021 – 119,924 miles
- 2020 – 111,804 miles
- 2019 – 94,357 miles
- 2018 – 79,114 miles
- 2017 – 71,763 miles
- 2016 – 63,257 miles
- 2015 – 54,026 miles
- 2014 – 39,615 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,158 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front wheel damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 10 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,158 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 176,158 miles
- Test number
- 709786163818
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail176,157 miles (+14,900)4 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,157 miles
- Test number
- 201790924707
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass161,257 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 161,257 miles
- Test number
- 740812959537
- AdvisoryOffside front road wheel damaged
Fail161,257 miles (+8,131)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,257 miles
- Test number
- 888288931933
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside front road wheel damaged
Pass153,126 miles (+24)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 153,126 miles
- Test number
- 945762430990
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail153,102 miles (+10,289)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,102 miles
- Test number
- 835669711747
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass142,813 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 142,813 miles
- Test number
- 669103218891
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail142,808 miles (+10,388)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,808 miles
- Test number
- 404311417290
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass132,420 miles (+12,496)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 132,420 miles
- Test number
- 614422732669
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,924 miles (+8,120)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 119,924 miles
- Test number
- 907677185327
- 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))
Pass111,804 miles (+17,447)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 111,804 miles
- Test number
- 958063874413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,357 miles (+15,243)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 94,357 miles
- Test number
- 192415399168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,114 miles (+1,019)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 79,114 miles
- Test number
- 190925559823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,095 miles (+6,332)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 78,095 miles
- Test number
- 771453636215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,763 miles (+8,506)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 71,763 miles
- Test number
- 366141292206
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass63,257 miles (+9,231)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 63,257 miles
- Test number
- 557539595205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,026 miles (+14,411)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 54,026 miles
- Test number
- 858658265179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,615 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 39,615 miles
- Test number
- 847171694133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR61 DSU
- Does LR61 DSU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 DSU is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 DSU?
- The MOT on LR61 DSU is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR61 DSU done?
- LR61 DSU was recorded at 176,158 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 11,185 miles a year.
- Has LR61 DSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 DSU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR61 DSU 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 DSU find?
- LR61 DSU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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