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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,990 cc

LS61 HTEMOT history

LS61 HTE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 161,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

LS61 HTE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
161,469 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 HTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 HTE was last recorded at 161,469 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 6,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
155,381 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,088 miles
Average per year
9,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,469 miles
  • 2024 – 155,381 miles
  • 2022 – 155,366 miles
  • 2021 – 155,314 miles
  • 2019 – 150,762 miles
  • 2018 – 138,209 miles
  • 2017 – 118,930 miles
  • 2016 – 97,490 miles
  • 2015 – 80,590 miles
  • 2014 – 61,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,469 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    161,469 miles
    Test number
    920324383976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail161,468 miles (+6,087)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,468 miles
    Test number
    132952313863
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass155,381 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,381 miles
    Test number
    763808874753
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion
  4. Pass155,366 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    155,366 miles
    Test number
    567651719171
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryLight patches of underside corrosion
  5. Pass155,314 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    155,314 miles
    Test number
    256918478628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail155,314 miles (+4,552)2 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,314 miles
    Test number
    685411940950
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass150,762 miles (+12,553)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,762 miles
    Test number
    773454261573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,209 miles (+19,279)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    138,209 miles
    Test number
    191364536646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,930 miles (+21,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,930 miles
    Test number
    356997456141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass97,490 miles (+16,900)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,490 miles
    Test number
    630494512583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,590 miles (+18,722)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,590 miles
    Test number
    431553899104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,868 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,868 miles
    Test number
    816499274273
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre uneven wear on outer edge

Questions about LS61 HTE

Does LS61 HTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 HTE expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 HTE?
The MOT on LS61 HTE expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 HTE done?
LS61 HTE was recorded at 161,469 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 9,642 miles a year.
Has LS61 HTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 HTE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 HTE 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 HTE find?
LS61 HTE passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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