
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LS61 UAWMOT history
LS61 UAW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 162,315 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 162,315 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 12,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 UAW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 23 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 UAW was last recorded at 162,315 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 22,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 139,354 miles · 19 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 22,961 miles
- Average per year
- 12,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 162,315 miles
- 2023 – 139,354 miles
- 2022 – 118,084 miles
- 2021 – 107,481 miles
- 2020 – 93,156 miles
- 2019 – 81,571 miles
- 2017 – 73,549 miles
- 2016 – 62,272 miles
- 2015 – 50,620 miles
- 2014 – 37,403 miles
What the latest MOT found
- 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))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,315 miles (+22,961)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 162,315 miles
- Test number
- 326303546541
- 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))
Pass139,354 miles (+21,270)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 139,354 miles
- Test number
- 704928177669
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass118,084 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 118,084 miles
- Test number
- 379775271857
- 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))
Fail118,084 miles (+10,603)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,084 miles
- Test number
- 465759036281
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass107,481 miles (+14,325)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 107,481 miles
- Test number
- 587377179530
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass93,156 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 93,156 miles
- Test number
- 150206077606
- 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 Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail93,156 miles (+11,585)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,156 miles
- Test number
- 486762335242
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- 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 Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,571 miles (+1,195)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 81,571 miles
- Test number
- 995966983611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,376 miles (+6,827)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 80,376 miles
- Test number
- 582380279402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,549 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 73,549 miles
- Test number
- 256906749118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryZero emissions at 71c
Fail73,549 miles (+11,277)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,549 miles
- Test number
- 233686449962
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryZero emissions at 71c
Pass62,272 miles (+11,652)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 62,272 miles
- Test number
- 569416528390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,620 miles (+13,217)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 50,620 miles
- Test number
- 180536540471
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 37,403 miles
- Test number
- 926681034351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS61 UAW
- Does LS61 UAW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS61 UAW expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 UAW?
- The MOT on LS61 UAW expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS61 UAW done?
- LS61 UAW was recorded at 162,315 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 12,635 miles a year.
- Has LS61 UAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 UAW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS61 UAW 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 UAW find?
- LS61 UAW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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