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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LS60 ECAMOT history

LS60 ECA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 207,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LS60 ECA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
207,056 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS60 ECA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS60 ECA was last recorded at 207,056 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 7,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,362 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,694 miles
Average per year
10,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,056 miles
  • 2025 – 199,362 miles
  • 2024 – 189,639 miles
  • 2023 – 180,158 miles
  • 2022 – 172,579 miles
  • 2020 – 158,951 miles
  • 2019 – 152,122 miles
  • 2018 – 146,040 miles
  • 2017 – 136,471 miles
  • 2016 – 126,063 miles
  • 2015 – 114,983 miles
  • 2014 – 91,631 miles
  • 2013 – 65,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,056 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,056 miles (+7,694)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    207,056 miles
    Test number
    903586754867
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass199,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    199,362 miles
    Test number
    225472527765
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Fail199,360 miles (+9,721)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,360 miles
    Test number
    471250801741
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  4. Pass189,639 miles (+9,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    189,639 miles
    Test number
    214589225574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass180,158 miles (+7,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    180,158 miles
    Test number
    398126117297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass172,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    172,579 miles
    Test number
    586215100367
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail172,579 miles (+13,628)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,579 miles
    Test number
    814735910608
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,951 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,951 miles
    Test number
    574786078109
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus has nail (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail158,951 miles (+6,829)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,951 miles
    Test number
    429336983304
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus has nail (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass152,122 miles (+6,082)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,122 miles
    Test number
    548776920761
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass146,040 miles (+9,569)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,040 miles
    Test number
    866933117187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,471 miles (+10,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    136,471 miles
    Test number
    452299991408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  13. Pass126,063 miles (+11,080)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,063 miles
    Test number
    548946665432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    114,983 miles
    Test number
    492897647154
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail114,983 miles (+23,352)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,983 miles
    Test number
    523992308889
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass91,631 miles (+25,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,631 miles
    Test number
    989068244235
    • 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)

  17. Pass65,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,976 miles
    Test number
    196373873241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LS60 ECA

Does LS60 ECA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS60 ECA is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS60 ECA?
The MOT on LS60 ECA is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS60 ECA done?
LS60 ECA was recorded at 207,056 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 10,985 miles a year.
Has LS60 ECA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS60 ECA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS60 ECA 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 LS60 ECA find?
LS60 ECA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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