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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 DKEMOT history

LB61 DKE is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 135,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2025
Mileage
135,349 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2024
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 DKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 DKE was last recorded at 135,349 miles on 3 Aug 2024, 17,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,828 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
17,521 miles
Average per year
10,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,349 miles
  • 2023 – 117,828 miles
  • 2022 – 104,042 miles
  • 2021 – 94,310 miles
  • 2020 – 80,871 miles
  • 2019 – 73,958 miles
  • 2018 – 67,131 miles
  • 2017 – 60,365 miles
  • 2016 – 51,877 miles
  • 2015 – 39,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,349 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Small chip centre front lower windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,349 miles (+17,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,349 miles
    Test number
    988221435727
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass117,828 miles (+13,786)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,828 miles
    Test number
    123292544224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,042 miles (+9,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,042 miles
    Test number
    782448494941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass94,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,310 miles
    Test number
    987678534269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySmall chip centre front lower windscreen
  5. Fail94,310 miles (+13,439)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,310 miles
    Test number
    702496748717
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySmall chip centre front lower windscreen
  6. Pass80,871 miles (+6,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    80,871 miles
    Test number
    659776783743
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides shock absorbers oil misted (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass73,958 miles (+6,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,958 miles
    Test number
    937440235043
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass67,131 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,131 miles
    Test number
    172248726449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,365 miles
    Test number
    538966311736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,365 miles (+8,488)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,365 miles
    Test number
    358266924494
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass51,877 miles (+12,018)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,877 miles
    Test number
    440491609069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,859 miles
    Test number
    858967145085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,859 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,859 miles
    Test number
    906243045050
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres inner edge bald

Questions about LB61 DKE

Does LB61 DKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 DKE expired on 3 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 DKE?
The MOT on LB61 DKE expired on 3 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 DKE done?
LB61 DKE was recorded at 135,349 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2024, an average of 10,080 miles a year.
Has LB61 DKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 DKE has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB61 DKE 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 DKE find?
LB61 DKE passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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