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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 HOAMOT history

LS61 HOA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 185,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.

LS61 HOA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
185,817 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 HOA
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 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 HOA was last recorded at 185,817 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,803 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
11,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,817 miles
  • 2024 – 172,508 miles
  • 2023 – 159,349 miles
  • 2022 – 147,166 miles
  • 2021 – 133,513 miles
  • 2019 – 128,534 miles
  • 2018 – 123,732 miles
  • 2017 – 117,311 miles
  • 2016 – 107,521 miles
  • 2015 – 86,919 miles
  • 2014 – 63,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,817 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,817 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    185,817 miles
    Test number
    861214224499
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
  2. Fail185,803 miles (+13,295)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,803 miles
    Test number
    399324808637
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
  3. Pass172,508 miles (+13,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    172,508 miles
    Test number
    991514873133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass159,349 miles (+12,183)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,349 miles
    Test number
    968655247053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,166 miles (+13,653)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,166 miles
    Test number
    615410084430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,513 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,513 miles
    Test number
    946708756811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,534 miles
    Test number
    697897419767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,534 miles (+4,802)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,534 miles
    Test number
    541002171087
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  9. Pass123,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,732 miles
    Test number
    219977798940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,732 miles (+6,421)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,732 miles
    Test number
    404265587850
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass117,311 miles (+9,790)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,311 miles
    Test number
    760527116694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,521 miles
    Test number
    537983282283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail107,521 miles (+20,602)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,521 miles
    Test number
    550402161563
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass86,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    335631673997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,919 miles (+23,763)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    683690629889
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass63,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,156 miles
    Test number
    709291064219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 HOA

Does LS61 HOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 HOA expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 HOA?
The MOT on LS61 HOA expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 HOA done?
LS61 HOA was recorded at 185,817 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 11,282 miles a year.
Has LS61 HOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 HOA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 HOA 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 HOA find?
LS61 HOA passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms o/s n/s; engine cover and under trays fitted.

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