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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 FVTMOT history

LB61 FVT is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 274,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
274,839 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 FVT
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
3 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 FVT was last recorded at 274,839 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
274,832 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
14,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 274,839 miles
  • 2025 – 269,900 miles
  • 2024 – 255,228 miles
  • 2023 – 240,470 miles
  • 2022 – 223,843 miles
  • 2021 – 218,625 miles
  • 2020 – 207,724 miles
  • 2019 – 185,074 miles
  • 2018 – 166,640 miles
  • 2017 – 152,852 miles
  • 2016 – 134,489 miles
  • 2015 – 110,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,839 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,839 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    274,839 miles
    Test number
    711975586357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail274,832 miles (+80)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,832 miles
    Test number
    286336260116
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail274,752 miles (+4,852)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,752 miles
    Test number
    226414999376
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass269,900 miles (+14,672)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    269,900 miles
    Test number
    530759647523
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass255,228 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    255,228 miles
    Test number
    921689675942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail255,227 miles (+14,757)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,227 miles
    Test number
    574857400107
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass240,470 miles (+16,627)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    240,470 miles
    Test number
    332184028429
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass223,843 miles (+5,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    223,843 miles
    Test number
    793485026536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass218,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    218,625 miles
    Test number
    507586364826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail218,623 miles (+10,899)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,623 miles
    Test number
    243886711332
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nearside handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
  11. Pass207,724 miles (+22,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    207,724 miles
    Test number
    637267808500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass185,074 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    185,074 miles
    Test number
    186647814270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail184,731 miles (+18,091)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,731 miles
    Test number
    282696519954
    • MajorOffside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass166,640 miles (+13,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    166,640 miles
    Test number
    298240404522
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
  15. Pass152,852 miles (+18,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    152,852 miles
    Test number
    192638468427
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Damage to tyre sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
  16. Pass134,489 miles (+24,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    134,489 miles
    Test number
    908172938157
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
  17. Pass110,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    110,254 miles
    Test number
    365837135078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,254 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,254 miles
    Test number
    168097435041
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB61 FVT

Does LB61 FVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FVT is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 FVT?
The MOT on LB61 FVT is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 FVT done?
LB61 FVT was recorded at 274,839 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 14,898 miles a year.
Has LB61 FVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 FVT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 FVT 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 FVT find?
LB61 FVT passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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