
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LS61 VNBMOT history
LS61 VNB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 170,369 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 170,369 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 11
- 10 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 12,846 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 VNB
- 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
- 31 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 VNB was last recorded at 170,369 miles on 26 Aug 2023, 9,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 160,781 miles · 25 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,588 miles
- Average per year
- 12,846 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 170,369 miles
- 2022 – 160,781 miles
- 2021 – 148,130 miles
- 2020 – 134,875 miles
- 2019 – 120,654 miles
- 2018 – 106,329 miles
- 2017 – 92,961 miles
- 2016 – 80,919 miles
- 2015 – 70,250 miles
- 2014 – 54,520 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen chipped
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
11 tests since 19 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,369 miles (+9,588)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 170,369 miles
- Test number
- 954177955127
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen chipped
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass160,781 miles (+12,651)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 160,781 miles
- Test number
- 129627203503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,130 miles (+13,255)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 148,130 miles
- Test number
- 570248557823
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass134,875 miles (+14,221)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 134,875 miles
- Test number
- 161840756419
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass120,654 miles (+14,325)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 120,654 miles
- Test number
- 489389587487
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass106,329 miles (+13,368)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2019
- Odometer
- 106,329 miles
- Test number
- 157809119722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,961 miles (+12,042)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 92,961 miles
- Test number
- 232751723769
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
Pass80,919 miles (+10,669)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 80,919 miles
- Test number
- 227607009643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,250 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 70,250 miles
- Test number
- 597072705242
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail70,250 miles (+15,730)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,250 miles
- Test number
- 719062105210
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass54,520 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 54,520 miles
- Test number
- 739891634255
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LS61 VNB
- Does LS61 VNB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS61 VNB expired on 25 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 VNB?
- The MOT on LS61 VNB expired on 25 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS61 VNB done?
- LS61 VNB was recorded at 170,369 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2023, an average of 12,846 miles a year.
- Has LS61 VNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 VNB has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2015.
- Has the mileage on LS61 VNB 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 VNB find?
- LS61 VNB passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2023 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides, and 5 more.
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