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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.

LS61 HPO red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass174,161 miles (+10,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    174,161 miles
    Test number
    520428920763
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/under tray fitted
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass135,811 miles (+13,311)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    135,811 miles
    Test number
    143610755929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. Pass102,396 miles (+21,902)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    102,396 miles
    Test number
    187306954823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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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