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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LB61 EPLMOT history

LB61 EPL is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 14 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,282 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 EPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 EPL was last recorded at 84,282 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 6,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2020: 44,897 miles, lower than 89,779 miles on 7 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,286 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,996 miles
Average per year
6,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,282 miles
  • 2024 – 77,286 miles
  • 2023 – 71,456 miles
  • 2022 – 61,252 miles
  • 2021 – 51,900 miles
  • 2020 – 44,897 miles
  • 2018 – 30,219 miles
  • 2017 – 19,044 miles
  • 2016 – 15,889 miles
  • 2015 – 12,391 miles
  • 2014 – 10,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,282 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,282 miles
    Test number
    543763623403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,281 miles (+6,995)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,281 miles
    Test number
    619031719795
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,286 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,286 miles
    Test number
    685771252094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail77,285 miles (+5,829)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,285 miles
    Test number
    402109774635
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,456 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,456 miles
    Test number
    660590595744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail71,435 miles (+10,183)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,435 miles
    Test number
    123542567737
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass61,252 miles (+9,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,252 miles
    Test number
    574030033788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass51,900 miles (+7,003)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,900 miles
    Test number
    603116644207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,897 miles (-44,882)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,897 miles
    Test number
    788215577039
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass89,779 miles (+59,560)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,779 miles
    Test number
    193579442286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,219 miles (+11,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    30,219 miles
    Test number
    629241394903
    • 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))

  12. Pass19,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    19,044 miles
    Test number
    541904504545
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Fail19,044 miles (+3,155)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,044 miles
    Test number
    299984691380
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass15,889 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    15,889 miles
    Test number
    799401066345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,391 miles (+1,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    12,391 miles
    Test number
    164326928456
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  16. Pass10,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    10,444 miles
    Test number
    519763054394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail10,444 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,444 miles
    Test number
    375462054334
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Questions about LB61 EPL

Does LB61 EPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 EPL is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 EPL?
The MOT on LB61 EPL is valid until 14 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 EPL done?
LB61 EPL was recorded at 84,282 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,677 miles a year.
Has LB61 EPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 EPL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 EPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 EPL find?
LB61 EPL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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