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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB61 EPEMOT history

LB61 EPE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,139 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EPE was last recorded at 139,139 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,903 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
236 miles
Average per year
9,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,139 miles
  • 2025 – 129,313 miles
  • 2024 – 118,040 miles
  • 2023 – 109,433 miles
  • 2022 – 100,195 miles
  • 2021 – 93,621 miles
  • 2020 – 88,979 miles
  • 2019 – 80,119 miles
  • 2018 – 72,773 miles
  • 2016 – 61,935 miles
  • 2014 – 30,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,139 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside NOTABLE - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT ON/BEFORE NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront section of engine undertray impact damaged & section missing - remaining undertray secured satisfactory.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front section of engine undertray impact damaged & section missing - remaining undertray secured satisfactorily

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Auto headlamp height adjuster on nearside lower suspension arm impact damaged but operating satisfactorily

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • BOTH nearside & offside parking brake performances JUST MEETING REQUIRED GUIDELINES FOR MOT TEST ON EFFICIENCY & IMBALANCE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Auto headlamp height adjuster on nearside suspension arm impact damaged but operating satisfactorily

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,139 miles (+236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,139 miles
    Test number
    916484480965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside NOTABLE - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT ON/BEFORE NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront section of engine undertray impact damaged & section missing - remaining undertray secured satisfactory.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,903 miles (+9,590)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,903 miles
    Test number
    931557090881
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside NOTABLE - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT ON/BEFORE NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront section of engine undertray impact damaged & section missing - remaining undertray secured satisfactory.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,313 miles (+107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,313 miles
    Test number
    695140193583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront section of engine undertray impact damaged & section missing - remaining undertray secured satisfactorily
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Auto headlamp height adjuster on nearside lower suspension arm impact damaged but operating satisfactorily
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,206 miles (+11,166)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,206 miles
    Test number
    861850574123
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront section of engine undertray impact damaged & section missing - remaining undertray secured satisfactorily
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Auto headlamp height adjuster on nearside lower suspension arm impact damaged but operating satisfactorily
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,040 miles (+110)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,040 miles
    Test number
    705238147678
    • AdvisoryBOTH nearside & offside parking brake performances JUST MEETING REQUIRED GUIDELINES FOR MOT TEST ON EFFICIENCY & IMBALANCE
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Auto headlamp height adjuster on nearside suspension arm impact damaged but operating satisfactorily
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inner tread pattern -VERY CLOSE TO EXPOSING PLY - MONITOR/EARLY REPLACEMENT REQUIRED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail117,930 miles2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,930 miles
    Test number
    498665804196
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Outer handle broken/missing (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBOTH nearside & offside parking brake performances JUST MEETING REQUIRED GUIDELINES FOR MOT TEST ON EFFICIENCY & IMBALANCE
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Auto headlamp height adjuster on nearside suspension arm impact damaged but operating satisfactorily
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn evenly on inner tread pattern - VERY CLOSE OT EXPOSING PLY - MONITOR/EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail117,930 miles (+8,497)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,930 miles
    Test number
    152373840878
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Outer handle broken/missing (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBOTH nearside & offside parking brake performances JUST MEETING REQUIRED GUIDELINES FOR MOT TEST ON EFFICIENCY & IMBALANCE
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Auto headlamp height adjuster on nearside suspension arm impact damaged but operating satisfactorily
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn evenly on inner tread pattern - VERY CLOSE OT EXPOSING PLY - MONITOR/EARLY REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,433 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,433 miles
    Test number
    453294097876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail109,292 miles (+9,097)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,292 miles
    Test number
    589859539306
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55/ZR18 90W RUN FLAT (REPORTED AT LAST MOT) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass100,195 miles (+397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,195 miles
    Test number
    396170042686
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail99,798 miles (+6,177)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,798 miles
    Test number
    381287052099
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass93,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,621 miles
    Test number
    934660039011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,621 miles (+4,642)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,621 miles
    Test number
    593384638418
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

  14. Pass88,979 miles (+8,860)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,979 miles
    Test number
    522831749029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,119 miles
    Test number
    100056238236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,116 miles (+7,343)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,116 miles
    Test number
    679763886659
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35R18 90w RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 88W RFT (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass72,773 miles (+10,838)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,773 miles
    Test number
    688902432028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,935 miles (+14,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,935 miles
    Test number
    862222626226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass47,637 miles (+17,599)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,637 miles
    Test number
    219046465944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,038 miles
    Test number
    795627734396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 EPE

Does LB61 EPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EPE is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EPE?
The MOT on LB61 EPE is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 EPE done?
LB61 EPE was recorded at 139,139 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 9,784 miles a year.
Has LB61 EPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EPE has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 EPE 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 EPE find?
LB61 EPE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside notable - just deemed passable - advise replacement on/before next annual inspection.; front section of engine undertray impact damaged & section missing - remaining undertray secured satisfactory.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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