BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LS61 BDZMOT history
LS61 BDZ is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 154,126 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 154,126 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,319 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 BDZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 11 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 BDZ was last recorded at 154,126 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 10,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 143,949 miles · 22 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,177 miles
- Average per year
- 10,319 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,126 miles
- 2024 – 143,949 miles
- 2023 – 127,715 miles
- 2021 – 123,684 miles
- 2020 – 117,598 miles
- 2019 – 111,608 miles
- 2018 – 101,184 miles
- 2017 – 86,015 miles
- 2016 – 72,473 miles
- 2015 – 59,121 miles
- 2014 – 45,356 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,126 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear differential corroded
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
15 tests since 9 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,126 miles (+10,177)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 154,126 miles
- Test number
- 344189797871
- AdvisoryCentral Rear differential corroded
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass143,949 miles (+16,234)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 143,949 miles
- Test number
- 804327404495
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass127,715 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 127,715 miles
- Test number
- 153370930362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,703 miles (+4,019)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,703 miles
- Test number
- 667903540444
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass123,684 miles (+6,086)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 123,684 miles
- Test number
- 720438323350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,598 miles (+5,990)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 117,598 miles
- Test number
- 357080392690
- AdvisoryDrive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,608 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 111,608 miles
- Test number
- 860023531251
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail111,608 miles (+10,424)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,608 miles
- Test number
- 963968175097
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened set (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,184 miles (+1,879)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 101,184 miles
- Test number
- 919449100018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,305 miles (+13,290)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 99,305 miles
- Test number
- 492946164674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,015 miles (+13,542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 86,015 miles
- Test number
- 598803595615
- 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)
Pass72,473 miles (+13,352)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 72,473 miles
- Test number
- 935766872401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass59,121 miles (+13,765)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 59,121 miles
- Test number
- 456429425289
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass45,356 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 45,356 miles
- Test number
- 676743354223
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail45,356 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,356 miles
- Test number
- 506762054258
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS61 BDZ
- Does LS61 BDZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS61 BDZ expired on 24 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 BDZ?
- The MOT on LS61 BDZ expired on 24 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS61 BDZ done?
- LS61 BDZ was recorded at 154,126 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 10,319 miles a year.
- Has LS61 BDZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 BDZ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS61 BDZ 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 BDZ find?
- LS61 BDZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 8 advisories: central rear differential corroded; front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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