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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 FWVMOT history

LB61 FWV is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 146,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
146,722 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 FWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 FWV was last recorded at 146,722 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 13,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,690 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,032 miles
Average per year
10,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,722 miles
  • 2024 – 133,690 miles
  • 2023 – 119,823 miles
  • 2022 – 110,377 miles
  • 2021 – 99,461 miles
  • 2020 – 87,324 miles
  • 2019 – 73,387 miles
  • 2018 – 62,995 miles
  • 2017 – 54,782 miles
  • 2016 – 45,795 miles
  • 2015 – 43,662 miles
  • 2014 – 31,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,722 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 16 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,722 miles
    Test number
    333920166612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,722 miles (+13,032)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,722 miles
    Test number
    708298118095
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass133,690 miles (+13,867)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,690 miles
    Test number
    297213211893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,823 miles (+9,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,823 miles
    Test number
    886600180498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front low brake pad warning wire damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass110,377 miles (+10,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,377 miles
    Test number
    954465920174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass99,461 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,461 miles
    Test number
    611485853014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,289 miles (+11,965)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,289 miles
    Test number
    954095136437
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass87,324 miles (+13,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,324 miles
    Test number
    255069906994
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad wear sensor rubbing on drive shaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Jack point missing
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down
  9. Pass73,387 miles (+10,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,387 miles
    Test number
    802767289401
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Brake wear sensor wire loose,touching brake flexi pipe and driveshaft (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear seats folded,items on seat backs unable to inspect x3 rear seat belts
  10. Pass62,995 miles (+8,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,995 miles
    Test number
    847021461621
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass54,782 miles (+8,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,782 miles
    Test number
    540142997012
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi broken but not blowing
  12. Pass45,795 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,795 miles
    Test number
    883247159823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,662 miles (+11,988)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,662 miles
    Test number
    593003279077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,674 miles
    Test number
    645000854334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 FWV

Does LB61 FWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FWV is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 FWV?
The MOT on LB61 FWV is valid until 30 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 FWV done?
LB61 FWV was recorded at 146,722 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 10,503 miles a year.
Has LB61 FWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 FWV has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 FWV 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 FWV find?
LB61 FWV passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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