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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 2,996 cc

LB61 FVFMOT history

LB61 FVF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 72,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,429 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 FVF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 FVF was last recorded at 72,429 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 8,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,436 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,993 miles
Average per year
7,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,429 miles
  • 2024 – 63,436 miles
  • 2023 – 56,276 miles
  • 2022 – 46,858 miles
  • 2021 – 33,803 miles
  • 2020 – 28,838 miles
  • 2019 – 24,321 miles
  • 2018 – 17,671 miles
  • 2017 – 8,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,429 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Nail in tyre inner and outer shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Wiper blade smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front tyres are wearing on inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Coolant light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Engine covers and under teays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake discs are slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,429 miles (+8,993)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,429 miles
    Test number
    446333194807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,436 miles (+7,160)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,436 miles
    Test number
    177820065279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,276 miles (+9,418)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,276 miles
    Test number
    350429019050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,858 miles (+13,055)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,858 miles
    Test number
    421387615878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,803 miles (+4,965)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,803 miles
    Test number
    280635613527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,838 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    28,838 miles
    Test number
    681500291176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,321 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,321 miles
    Test number
    369846344980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,671 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    17,671 miles
    Test number
    455832099801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,538 miles
    Test number
    257126721940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner and outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryWiper blade smearing
  10. Fail17,538 miles (+8,633)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,538 miles
    Test number
    344057481158
    • DangerousRear Road wheel fractured both sides inner nearside 2x crack (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre inner and outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryWiper blade smearing
  11. Pass8,905 miles (+36)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    8,905 miles
    Test number
    529211397502
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under teays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder and has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder and wearing on inner
  12. Fail8,869 miles6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,869 miles
    Test number
    682508577930
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Reg plate (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under teays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder and has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on outer shoulder and wearing on inner

Questions about LB61 FVF

Does LB61 FVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FVF is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 FVF?
The MOT on LB61 FVF is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 FVF done?
LB61 FVF was recorded at 72,429 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 7,250 miles a year.
Has LB61 FVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 FVF has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LB61 FVF 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 FVF find?
LB61 FVF passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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