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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 UATMOT history

LS61 UAT is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

LS61 UAT 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 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
173,008 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 UAT
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
11 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 UAT was last recorded at 173,008 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 5,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,882 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,126 miles
Average per year
11,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,008 miles
  • 2024 – 167,882 miles
  • 2023 – 162,124 miles
  • 2022 – 155,427 miles
  • 2021 – 142,846 miles
  • 2020 – 132,559 miles
  • 2019 – 119,561 miles
  • 2018 – 103,619 miles
  • 2017 – 83,123 miles
  • 2016 – 71,805 miles
  • 2015 – 59,514 miles
  • 2014 – 47,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,008 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside rear inner sidelight not working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Both rear tyres are bald on the inner edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,008 miles
    Test number
    777294945475
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail173,002 miles (+5,120)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,002 miles
    Test number
    664947538028
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass167,882 miles (+5,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,882 miles
    Test number
    949403179352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass162,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,124 miles
    Test number
    198288863355
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sidelight not working.

  5. Fail162,124 miles (+6,697)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,124 miles
    Test number
    378285982585
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sidelight not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is worn very low (2mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

  6. Pass155,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,427 miles
    Test number
    384802949296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,427 miles (+12,581)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,427 miles
    Test number
    281414106056
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,846 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,846 miles
    Test number
    582698839789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,841 miles (+10,282)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,841 miles
    Test number
    563861045798
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass132,559 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,559 miles
    Test number
    558425050585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,555 miles (+12,994)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,555 miles
    Test number
    864030714560
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass119,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,561 miles
    Test number
    365103554206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,561 miles (+15,942)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,561 miles
    Test number
    617484679169
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R brake is binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre is worn low on the inner edge.

  14. Pass103,619 miles (+20,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,619 miles
    Test number
    968097253106
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are bald on the inner edges.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R brake is binding slightly.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R inner sidelight is not working.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

  15. Pass83,123 miles (+11,318)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,123 miles
    Test number
    498591537535
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are bald on the inner edges.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are worn very low on the inner edges.
    • AdvisoryJudder recorded from the front brakes.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).
    • AdvisoryO/S/R inner sidelight not working.

  16. Pass71,805 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    189885958681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,796 miles (+12,282)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,796 miles
    Test number
    413147347619
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rose joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass59,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    786990832754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,513 miles (+11,669)2 dangerous2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,513 miles
    Test number
    400183628280
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass47,844 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,844 miles
    Test number
    136110284282
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS61 UAT

Does LS61 UAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 UAT expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 UAT?
The MOT on LS61 UAT expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 UAT done?
LS61 UAT was recorded at 173,008 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 11,358 miles a year.
Has LS61 UAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 UAT has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 UAT 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 UAT find?
LS61 UAT passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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