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LS61UAY
2011 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration LS61UAY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2011
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 07 May 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
8 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 192,792 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 192,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 186,585 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 186,585 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 186,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stops Worn and Split
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, Corroded and Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, Corroded and Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various Small Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 182,719 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
31 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 181,132 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,863 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 175,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 166,426 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear hubs corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,093 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under trays fitted
4 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 145,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover and under trays fitted
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,552 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019 8 Jun 20261 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 118,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
18 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,199 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2018 8 Jun 202626 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,953 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2017 8 Jun 20264 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,985 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Valve stem slightly damaged advise replacement (4.1.D.1e)
19 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,865 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2015 8 Jun 202615 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
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LS61UAY was registered on 2011-10-11
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