
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass274,839 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 274,839 miles
- Test number
- 711975586357
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Pass185,074 miles (+343)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 185,074 miles
- Test number
- 186647814270
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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
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
Pass110,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 110,254 miles
- Test number
- 365837135078
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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