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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.

LS61 UAW black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass162,315 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass81,571 miles (+1,195)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,571 miles
    Test number
    995966983611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,376 miles (+6,827)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    80,376 miles
    Test number
    582380279402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Pass62,272 miles (+11,652)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,272 miles
    Test number
    569416528390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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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