BMW 3 Series
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LB61 BCFMOT history
LB61 BCF is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 81,711 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 81,711 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,813 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 BCF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 25 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 BCF was last recorded at 81,711 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 81,705 miles · 16 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 5,813 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,711 miles
- 2025 – 75,508 miles
- 2024 – 70,077 miles
- 2023 – 64,485 miles
- 2022 – 56,962 miles
- 2021 – 50,786 miles
- 2020 – 45,636 miles
- 2019 – 40,233 miles
- 2018 – 32,919 miles
- 2017 – 26,887 miles
- 2016 – 20,565 miles
- 2015 – 15,518 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,711 miles
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking more than slight (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Diesel emissions below registering level
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,711 miles (+6)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 81,711 miles
- Test number
- 272297872710
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking more than slight (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail81,705 miles (+6,197)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,705 miles
- Test number
- 615607908907
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking more than slight (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,508 miles (+5,431)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 75,508 miles
- Test number
- 437100144435
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking/ more than slight (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,077 miles (+5,592)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 70,077 miles
- Test number
- 136496699814
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil more than slight (5.3.2 (b))
Pass64,485 miles (+7,523)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 64,485 miles
- Test number
- 924389708286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass56,962 miles (+6,176)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 56,962 miles
- Test number
- 782979533038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,786 miles (+5,150)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 50,786 miles
- Test number
- 139604937444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,636 miles (+5,403)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 45,636 miles
- Test number
- 809755413808
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass40,233 miles (+7,314)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 40,233 miles
- Test number
- 290116729513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,919 miles (+6,032)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 32,919 miles
- Test number
- 894822703531
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,887 miles (+66)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 26,887 miles
- Test number
- 328989126583
- AdvisoryDiesel emissions below registering level
Fail26,821 miles (+6,256)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,821 miles
- Test number
- 444214083530
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four front and rear (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryDiesel emissions below registering level
Pass20,565 miles (+5,047)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 20,565 miles
- Test number
- 752594251080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,518 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 15,518 miles
- Test number
- 496457555006
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LB61 BCF
- Does LB61 BCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 BCF is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 BCF?
- The MOT on LB61 BCF is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 BCF done?
- LB61 BCF was recorded at 81,711 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 5,813 miles a year.
- Has LB61 BCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 BCF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB61 BCF 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 LB61 BCF find?
- LB61 BCF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking more than slight, and 3 more.
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