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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB60 LBUMOT history

LB60 LBU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 2011. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 193,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2025
Mileage
193,698 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB60 LBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB60 LBU was last recorded at 193,698 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,650 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
12,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,698 miles
  • 2023 – 185,854 miles
  • 2022 – 178,815 miles
  • 2021 – 169,689 miles
  • 2020 – 162,409 miles
  • 2019 – 143,907 miles
  • 2018 – 134,950 miles
  • 2017 – 127,070 miles
  • 2016 – 116,584 miles
  • 2015 – 104,080 miles
  • 2014 – 85,909 miles
  • 2013 – 57,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,698 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,698 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    193,698 miles
    Test number
    119351309848
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail193,650 miles (+7,796)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,650 miles
    Test number
    145152450636
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,854 miles (+7,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    185,854 miles
    Test number
    549784446922
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper retaining clip missing

  4. Pass178,815 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    178,815 miles
    Test number
    159519846491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Centre Seat Belt Removed

  5. Fail178,762 miles (+9,073)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,762 miles
    Test number
    188480491247
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass169,689 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    169,689 miles
    Test number
    560040595394
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail169,671 miles (+7,262)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,671 miles
    Test number
    890268886236
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brakes not tested (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,409 miles (+18,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,409 miles
    Test number
    869927633489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass143,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,907 miles
    Test number
    345508517107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail143,907 miles (+8,957)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,907 miles
    Test number
    665946448545
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass134,950 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,950 miles
    Test number
    647161652835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail134,950 miles4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,950 miles
    Test number
    765348461114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt missing Under Seat (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail134,925 miles (+7,855)4 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,925 miles
    Test number
    102239887552
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass127,070 miles (+10,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,070 miles
    Test number
    754579293603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass116,584 miles (+12,504)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,584 miles
    Test number
    701897959276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,080 miles (+889)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,080 miles
    Test number
    957534255120
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail103,191 miles (+17,282)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,191 miles
    Test number
    815271045191
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront both tyres perished outer edges

  18. Pass85,909 miles (+17,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,909 miles
    Test number
    819854024304
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass68,827 miles (+11,218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,827 miles
    Test number
    886952344100
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass57,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,609 miles
    Test number
    397765043332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,609 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,609 miles
    Test number
    255754043353
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB60 LBU

Does LB60 LBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB60 LBU expired on 21 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB60 LBU?
The MOT on LB60 LBU expired on 21 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB60 LBU done?
LB60 LBU was recorded at 193,698 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 12,380 miles a year.
Has LB60 LBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB60 LBU has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB60 LBU 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 LB60 LBU find?
LB60 LBU passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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