BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LB61 DHVMOT history
LB61 DHV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 192,051 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 192,051 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 DHV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 DHV was last recorded at 192,051 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 192,051 miles · 27 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 11,618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 192,051 miles
- 2024 – 192,051 miles
- 2023 – 183,285 miles
- 2022 – 167,250 miles
- 2021 – 152,225 miles
- 2020 – 138,287 miles
- 2019 – 130,055 miles
- 2018 – 121,935 miles
- 2017 – 109,768 miles
- 2016 – 99,872 miles
- 2015 – 76,430 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,051 miles
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front fog light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,051 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 192,051 miles
- Test number
- 483697471487
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail192,051 miles (+8,766)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,051 miles
- Test number
- 503138430809
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass183,285 miles (+16,035)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 183,285 miles
- Test number
- 213238512584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,250 miles (+167)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 167,250 miles
- Test number
- 652201327895
- AdvisoryRadiator fan insecure
- AdvisoryUnder tray damaged
Fail167,083 miles (+14,858)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,083 miles
- Test number
- 694732028810
- DangerousEngine radiator fan insecure and bouncing around under bonnet
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low BOTH low due to pointing down from being insecure (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure Bouncing around with insecure bumper (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure Bouncing around with insecure bumper (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll front bumper brackets broke , undertray damaged /half missing and wheel arch covers damaged (unable to secure bumper )
- AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working
Pass152,225 miles (+204)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 152,225 miles
- Test number
- 894146189310
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail152,021 miles (+13,734)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,021 miles
- Test number
- 462353652107
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass138,287 miles (+51)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 138,287 miles
- Test number
- 586797723806
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail138,236 miles (+8,181)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,236 miles
- Test number
- 890021550512
- DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts touching drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested deu to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass130,055 miles (+8,120)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 130,055 miles
- Test number
- 943938615934
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,935 miles (+12,167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 121,935 miles
- Test number
- 531801810238
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,768 miles (+9,896)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 109,768 miles
- Test number
- 142691860698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,872 miles (+9,607)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 99,872 miles
- Test number
- 403046494484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,265 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 90,265 miles
- Test number
- 335300318604
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Fail90,265 miles (+13,835)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,265 miles
- Test number
- 227736176944
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass76,430 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 76,430 miles
- Test number
- 409511125059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 DHV
- Does LB61 DHV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB61 DHV expired on 2 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 DHV?
- The MOT on LB61 DHV expired on 2 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB61 DHV done?
- LB61 DHV was recorded at 192,051 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 11,618 miles a year.
- Has LB61 DHV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 DHV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB61 DHV 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 DHV find?
- LB61 DHV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside; offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.
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