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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 VMGMOT history

LS61 VMG is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 117,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LS61 VMG black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
117,644 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VMG
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
21 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VMG was last recorded at 117,644 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 2,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,901 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,743 miles
Average per year
7,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,644 miles
  • 2024 – 114,901 miles
  • 2023 – 100,073 miles
  • 2022 – 93,128 miles
  • 2021 – 84,976 miles
  • 2020 – 72,072 miles
  • 2018 – 62,823 miles
  • 2017 – 55,369 miles
  • 2016 – 48,061 miles
  • 2015 – 40,475 miles
  • 2014 – 31,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,644 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front exhaust pipe clamp fractured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,644 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    117,644 miles
    Test number
    112181497123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,901 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,901 miles
    Test number
    590019736060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,900 miles (+14,827)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,900 miles
    Test number
    702434839709
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  4. Pass100,073 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,073 miles
    Test number
    785405809408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,128 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,128 miles
    Test number
    216027784201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,976 miles
    Test number
    147466019376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,976 miles (+12,904)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,976 miles
    Test number
    548376907285
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass72,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    947791026940
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Fail72,072 miles (+9,249)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    281498080301
    • DangerousRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Pass62,823 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    62,823 miles
    Test number
    972521329600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,822 miles (+7,453)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,822 miles
    Test number
    906347028939
    • MajorCentral Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking up (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking up (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass55,369 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,369 miles
    Test number
    150636363597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,061 miles (+7,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    397664225480
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe clamp fractured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass40,475 miles (+8,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,475 miles
    Test number
    862445653050
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust pipe clamp fractured
  15. Pass31,796 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,796 miles
    Test number
    455220394275
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS61 VMG

Does LS61 VMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 VMG is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VMG?
The MOT on LS61 VMG is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 VMG done?
LS61 VMG was recorded at 117,644 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,756 miles a year.
Has LS61 VMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VMG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS61 VMG 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 VMG find?
LS61 VMG passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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