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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 HTXMOT history

LS61 HTX is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023 and it has passed 8 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.

LS61 HTX white 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 8 Dec 2023
Mileage
139,460 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
8 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 HTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS61 HTX was last recorded at 139,460 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,388 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
7,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,460 miles
  • 2023 – 139,372 miles
  • 2022 – 138,028 miles
  • 2021 – 136,847 miles
  • 2020 – 133,563 miles
  • 2019 – 125,272 miles
  • 2018 – 114,746 miles
  • 2017 – 107,707 miles
  • 2015 – 89,383 miles
  • 2014 – 67,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,460 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component insecurely attached wheel bearing securing bolt is loose and undone (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,460 miles (+72)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,460 miles
    Test number
    797684789342
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component insecurely attached wheel bearing securing bolt is loose and undone (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail139,388 miles (+16)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,388 miles
    Test number
    938916642620
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail139,372 miles (+1,344)2 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,372 miles
    Test number
    977332382431
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  4. Pass138,028 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,028 miles
    Test number
    336300484434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,021 miles (+1,174)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,021 miles
    Test number
    903118052694
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass136,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,847 miles
    Test number
    986106050050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail136,847 miles (+3,284)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,847 miles
    Test number
    101669833892
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases disconnected (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass133,563 miles (+402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,563 miles
    Test number
    589820408084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  9. Fail133,161 miles (+7,889)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,161 miles
    Test number
    125049524176
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Turbo area. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect near excessive. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass125,272 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,272 miles
    Test number
    213874631670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,256 miles (+10,510)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,256 miles
    Test number
    719737026170
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass114,746 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,746 miles
    Test number
    603049876773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,707 miles (+18,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,707 miles
    Test number
    458103042876
    • 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)

  14. Pass89,383 miles (+21,933)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,383 miles
    Test number
    617839421762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,450 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,450 miles
    Test number
    389476294237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,445 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,445 miles
    Test number
    916725594244
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS61 HTX

Does LS61 HTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 HTX expired on 8 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 HTX?
The MOT on LS61 HTX expired on 8 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 HTX done?
LS61 HTX was recorded at 139,460 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 7,103 miles a year.
Has LS61 HTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 HTX has failed 8 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 HTX 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 HTX find?
LS61 HTX failed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.56; offside front suspension component insecurely attached wheel bearing securing bolt is loose and undone; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted.

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