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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 VMPMOT history

LS61 VMP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 173,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.

LS61 VMP grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
173,093 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VMP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 VMP was last recorded at 173,093 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 12,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,281 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
12,812 miles
Average per year
11,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,093 miles
  • 2023 – 160,281 miles
  • 2022 – 149,856 miles
  • 2021 – 140,765 miles
  • 2020 – 133,699 miles
  • 2019 – 127,541 miles
  • 2018 – 115,904 miles
  • 2017 – 101,421 miles
  • 2016 – 83,768 miles
  • 2015 – 70,708 miles
  • 2014 – 55,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,093 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,093 miles (+12,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    173,093 miles
    Test number
    317694113988
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass160,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,281 miles
    Test number
    844930931289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail160,281 miles (+10,425)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,281 miles
    Test number
    576668013505
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass149,856 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    149,856 miles
    Test number
    571547580606
    • AdvisoryOffside park efficiency low just met requirement
  5. Fail149,807 miles (+9,042)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,807 miles
    Test number
    688780363029
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam lights operate on front fog light switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working both lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake effiecency only just achieved
  6. Pass140,765 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,765 miles
    Test number
    567665272530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail140,763 miles (+7,064)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,763 miles
    Test number
    148085854649
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass133,699 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,699 miles
    Test number
    348457056323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,693 miles (+6,152)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,693 miles
    Test number
    301391406944
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront road wheels incorrectly fitted
  10. Pass127,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,541 miles
    Test number
    492144590307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail127,541 miles (+11,637)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,541 miles
    Test number
    320501837533
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass115,904 miles (+14,483)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,904 miles
    Test number
    352004066864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,421 miles (+17,653)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,421 miles
    Test number
    527567925682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,768 miles (+13,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,768 miles
    Test number
    185619548960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass70,708 miles (+14,712)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,708 miles
    Test number
    619809255214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,996 miles
    Test number
    279062384210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS61 VMP

Does LS61 VMP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 VMP expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VMP?
The MOT on LS61 VMP expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 VMP done?
LS61 VMP was recorded at 173,093 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 11,510 miles a year.
Has LS61 VMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VMP has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS61 VMP 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 VMP find?
LS61 VMP passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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