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2011 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration LS61OFU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2011
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 12 Nov 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,373 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026 6 Jun 20268 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,326 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 96,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,326 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust flexi deteriorate
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Exhaust flexi deteriorate
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,202 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust flexi pipe slight Damaged but secure
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
13 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,609 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust fexi down pipe joint deteriorating
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()
12 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 76,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Washer jet aim not checked
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and offside ()
- Front Wipers not checked for clearing drivers view
- Exhaust fexi down pipe joint deteriorating
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,378 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- both rear tyres are starting to crack and split on tread
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts allso cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
19 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- both rear tyres are starting to crack and split on tread
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts allso cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 59,655 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
30 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,543 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres slightly worn on outer edges
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,218 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake discs are showing signs of wear
- both front tyres are starting to wear on out side edges
19 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,469 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- near side rear tyre is getting low on tread
8 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,859 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2016 6 Jun 202627 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,366 MI
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LS61OFU was registered on 2011-11-21
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