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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 HTUMOT history

LS61 HTU is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 18 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

LS61 HTU white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
180,956 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 HTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 HTU was last recorded at 180,956 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 10,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,144 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,812 miles
Average per year
11,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,956 miles
  • 2025 – 170,144 miles
  • 2024 – 155,452 miles
  • 2023 – 139,775 miles
  • 2022 – 122,553 miles
  • 2021 – 110,439 miles
  • 2020 – 104,294 miles
  • 2019 – 97,135 miles
  • 2018 – 86,887 miles
  • 2017 – 77,045 miles
  • 2016 – 65,852 miles
  • 2015 – 53,279 miles
  • 2014 – 40,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,956 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass180,956 miles (+10,812)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    180,956 miles
    Test number
    452086601882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass170,144 miles (+14,692)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    170,144 miles
    Test number
    715805041678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,452 miles (+15,677)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,452 miles
    Test number
    425380691422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,775 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,775 miles
    Test number
    238522058360
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail139,775 miles (+17,222)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,775 miles
    Test number
    910309449300
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass122,553 miles (+12,114)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,553 miles
    Test number
    405155422204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,439 miles (+6,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,439 miles
    Test number
    888946277445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass104,294 miles (+7,159)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,294 miles
    Test number
    949274163458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,135 miles (+10,248)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,135 miles
    Test number
    731221170992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,887 miles
    Test number
    684298238884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail86,887 miles (+9,842)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,887 miles
    Test number
    412817565881
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,045 miles (+11,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,045 miles
    Test number
    150967007137
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass65,852 miles (+12,573)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,852 miles
    Test number
    240380598270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,279 miles (+12,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,279 miles
    Test number
    818177255903
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass40,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,537 miles
    Test number
    327329874292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,537 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,537 miles
    Test number
    515636374213
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LS61 HTU

Does LS61 HTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 HTU is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 HTU?
The MOT on LS61 HTU is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 HTU done?
LS61 HTU was recorded at 180,956 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 11,726 miles a year.
Has LS61 HTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 HTU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS61 HTU 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 HTU find?
LS61 HTU passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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