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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS61 VNNMOT history

LS61 VNN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 178,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2025.

LS61 VNN black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2023
Mileage
178,489 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 VNN
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
22 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS61 VNN was last recorded at 178,489 miles on 7 Jun 2025, 1,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,428 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,061 miles
Average per year
11,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,489 miles
  • 2022 – 177,428 miles
  • 2021 – 168,471 miles
  • 2020 – 163,601 miles
  • 2019 – 158,354 miles
  • 2018 – 142,284 miles
  • 2017 – 119,026 miles
  • 2016 – 87,114 miles
  • 2015 – 67,203 miles
  • 2014 – 53,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail178,489 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail178,489 miles (+1,061)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,489 miles
    Test number
    462569058175
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass177,428 miles (+8,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,428 miles
    Test number
    601768618995
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides also cracks on inner tread,recommend changing (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass168,471 miles (+4,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,471 miles
    Test number
    416035694118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,601 miles
    Test number
    531455059687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  5. Fail163,601 miles (+5,247)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,601 miles
    Test number
    859003412835
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  6. Pass158,354 miles (+16,070)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    158,354 miles
    Test number
    828582312881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,284 miles (+23,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,284 miles
    Test number
    820037490544
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

  8. Pass119,026 miles (+31,912)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    119,026 miles
    Test number
    652786576897
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre damaged on inner side wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

  9. Pass87,114 miles (+19,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,114 miles
    Test number
    796791467488
    • AdvisoryEngine runs too clean for smoke test

  10. Pass67,203 miles (+13,910)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,203 miles
    Test number
    988577987598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,293 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,293 miles
    Test number
    875437004356
    • NoteLarge screw in off side rear tyre

Questions about LS61 VNN

Does LS61 VNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 VNN expired on 9 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 VNN?
The MOT on LS61 VNN expired on 9 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 VNN done?
LS61 VNN was recorded at 178,489 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2025, an average of 11,819 miles a year.
Has LS61 VNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 VNN has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 VNN 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 VNN find?
LS61 VNN failed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 5 major defects: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel; nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 3 more.

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