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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 UBHMOT history

LS61 UBH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 202,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

LS61 UBH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
202,793 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 UBH
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
5 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 UBH was last recorded at 202,793 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 11,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,506 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,287 miles
Average per year
10,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,793 miles
  • 2025 – 191,506 miles
  • 2023 – 185,723 miles
  • 2022 – 178,043 miles
  • 2021 – 165,745 miles
  • 2020 – 152,882 miles
  • 2019 – 144,113 miles
  • 2018 – 138,884 miles
  • 2017 – 125,926 miles
  • 2016 – 115,186 miles
  • 2015 – 89,039 miles
  • 2014 – 77,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,793 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    202,793 miles
    Test number
    152693106139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail202,786 miles (+11,280)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,786 miles
    Test number
    368614276535
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass191,506 miles (+5,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    191,506 miles
    Test number
    132799787120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass185,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    185,723 miles
    Test number
    462270607996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail185,723 miles (+7,680)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,723 miles
    Test number
    178673322791
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass178,043 miles (+12,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    178,043 miles
    Test number
    826553599909
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass165,745 miles (+12,863)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    165,745 miles
    Test number
    276585135615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,882 miles (+8,769)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    152,882 miles
    Test number
    818153182478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,113 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,113 miles
    Test number
    284386748404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  10. Fail144,107 miles (+5,223)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,107 miles
    Test number
    886802663276
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  11. Pass138,884 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    138,884 miles
    Test number
    641685481058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail138,877 miles (+12,951)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,877 miles
    Test number
    488984969063
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass125,926 miles (+10,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,926 miles
    Test number
    414203226769
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass115,186 miles (+26,147)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,186 miles
    Test number
    188465813404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,039 miles (+11,194)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,039 miles
    Test number
    746326625126
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass77,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,845 miles
    Test number
    798178734293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS61 UBH

Does LS61 UBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 UBH is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 UBH?
The MOT on LS61 UBH is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 UBH done?
LS61 UBH was recorded at 202,793 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 10,815 miles a year.
Has LS61 UBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 UBH has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 UBH 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 UBH find?
LS61 UBH passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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