
BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LS61 HPOMOT history
LS61 HPO is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2023 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 199,254 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 May 2023
- Mileage
- 199,254 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 15,609 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 HPO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 18 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 HPO was last recorded at 199,254 miles on 13 May 2022, 1,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 197,931 miles · 4 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,323 miles
- Average per year
- 15,609 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 199,254 miles
- 2021 – 176,602 miles
- 2020 – 163,479 miles
- 2019 – 148,665 miles
- 2018 – 135,811 miles
- 2017 – 122,500 miles
- 2015 – 102,396 miles
- 2014 – 80,494 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass199,254 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 3 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,254 miles (+1,323)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 199,254 miles
- Test number
- 250219087686
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail197,931 miles (+21,329)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,931 miles
- Test number
- 567257884790
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,602 miles (+2,441)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 176,602 miles
- Test number
- 578020201258
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass174,161 miles (+10,682)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 174,161 miles
- Test number
- 520428920763
- AdvisoryEngine covers/under tray fitted
Pass163,479 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 163,479 miles
- Test number
- 592132585880
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail163,479 miles (+14,814)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,479 miles
- Test number
- 980954425882
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass148,665 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 148,665 miles
- Test number
- 513859073753
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,665 miles (+12,854)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,665 miles
- Test number
- 605849585921
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,811 miles (+13,311)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 135,811 miles
- Test number
- 143610755929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,500 miles (+20,104)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 122,500 miles
- Test number
- 474552043376
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass102,396 miles (+21,902)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 102,396 miles
- Test number
- 187306954823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,494 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 80,494 miles
- Test number
- 396106074251
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS61 HPO
- Does LS61 HPO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS61 HPO expired on 12 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 HPO?
- The MOT on LS61 HPO expired on 12 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS61 HPO done?
- LS61 HPO was recorded at 199,254 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2022, an average of 15,609 miles a year.
- Has LS61 HPO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 HPO has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS61 HPO 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 HPO find?
- LS61 HPO passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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