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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,171 cc

LS61 AMUMOT history

LS61 AMU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LS61 AMU white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,424 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 AMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 AMU was last recorded at 98,424 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 5,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,609 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,815 miles
Average per year
6,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,424 miles
  • 2024 – 92,609 miles
  • 2023 – 88,698 miles
  • 2022 – 84,076 miles
  • 2021 – 78,190 miles
  • 2020 – 72,849 miles
  • 2019 – 68,302 miles
  • 2018 – 58,914 miles
  • 2017 – 49,472 miles
  • 2016 – 38,597 miles
  • 2015 – 33,424 miles
  • 2014 – 29,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,424 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on iiner edges slightly 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner edges 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is insecure
  • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are present preventing inspection of components

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.

  • Plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn smooth and stepped on inner edge 225/35/19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front exhaust clamp is fractured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Plastic cover sills under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,424 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,424 miles
    Test number
    734716254845
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on iiner edges slightly 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner edges 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is insecure
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are present preventing inspection of components

  2. Fail98,424 miles (+5,815)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,424 miles
    Test number
    657291050487
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint, slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on iiner edges slightly 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on inner edges 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is insecure
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are present preventing inspection of components

  3. Pass92,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    336138244415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

  4. Fail92,609 miles (+3,911)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    971243086655
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

  5. Pass88,698 miles (+4,622)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,698 miles
    Test number
    949619193261
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
    • AdvisoryWasher Fluid Leaking

  6. Pass84,076 miles (+5,886)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,076 miles
    Test number
    469694135524
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led unit (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside are approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge approx 3mm 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge approx 4mm 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components
    • AdvisoryWashers are leaking, suspect headlamp washers

  7. Pass78,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    177532088667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking

  8. Fail78,190 miles (+5,341)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    356144218473
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking

  9. Pass72,849 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,849 miles
    Test number
    758284731939
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn smooth and stepped on inner edge 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp is fractured
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

  10. Fail72,848 miles (+4,546)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,848 miles
    Test number
    323375386439
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/30/19 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn smooth and stepped on inner edge 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth and stepped on inner edge 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp is fractured
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

  11. Pass68,302 miles (+9,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,302 miles
    Test number
    801313070054
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres are wearing on edges 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge are wearing on inner edges 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted,preventing inspection of components

  12. Pass58,914 miles (+9,442)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,914 miles
    Test number
    516261248940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is worn 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills ,under floor covers and engine undertray is fitted preventing inspection of components
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle is leaking badly

  13. Pass49,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,472 miles
    Test number
    433240582768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,472 miles (+10,875)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,472 miles
    Test number
    292647772149
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass38,597 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,597 miles
    Test number
    577253826421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail38,582 miles (+534)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,582 miles
    Test number
    250530585166
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Pass38,048 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    276323247574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,424 miles (+4,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,424 miles
    Test number
    460525781440
    • AdvisoryEngine and under cover obscuring components.

  19. Pass29,301 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,301 miles
    Test number
    675162154250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,266 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,266 miles
    Test number
    326199544492
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LS61 AMU

Does LS61 AMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 AMU is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 AMU?
The MOT on LS61 AMU is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 AMU done?
LS61 AMU was recorded at 98,424 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,149 miles a year.
Has LS61 AMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 AMU has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 AMU 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 LS61 AMU find?
LS61 AMU passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 10 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint, slight leak; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on iiner edges slightly 225/35/19, and 7 more.

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