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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 HKCMOT history

LB61 HKC is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 91,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
91,209 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 HKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 HKC was last recorded at 91,209 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,970 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
239 miles
Average per year
5,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,209 miles
  • 2025 – 90,970 miles
  • 2024 – 87,965 miles
  • 2023 – 81,833 miles
  • 2022 – 79,909 miles
  • 2021 – 73,622 miles
  • 2020 – 67,085 miles
  • 2019 – 60,134 miles
  • 2018 – 56,145 miles
  • 2017 – 44,571 miles
  • 2016 – 33,052 miles
  • 2015 – 26,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,209 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,209 miles (+239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    91,209 miles
    Test number
    325234108529
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass90,970 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,970 miles
    Test number
    687146987886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail90,779 miles (+2,814)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,779 miles
    Test number
    765195672110
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass87,965 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,965 miles
    Test number
    270984982261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail87,897 miles (+6,064)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,897 miles
    Test number
    842149040525
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass81,833 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,833 miles
    Test number
    313085324247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,776 miles (+1,867)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,776 miles
    Test number
    731924967091
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass79,909 miles (+6,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,909 miles
    Test number
    400478219720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass73,622 miles (+6,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,622 miles
    Test number
    351242291661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass67,085 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,085 miles
    Test number
    272662286269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    918592347099
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail60,134 miles (+3,989)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    407011673151
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass56,145 miles (+11,574)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,145 miles
    Test number
    594761556910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,571 miles (+11,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,571 miles
    Test number
    568563869826
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass33,052 miles (+6,526)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    33,052 miles
    Test number
    156691856669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    26,526 miles
    Test number
    827203235088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,526 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,526 miles
    Test number
    167300635096
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LB61 HKC

Does LB61 HKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 HKC is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 HKC?
The MOT on LB61 HKC is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 HKC done?
LB61 HKC was recorded at 91,209 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 5,704 miles a year.
Has LB61 HKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 HKC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 HKC 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 HKC find?
LB61 HKC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18, and 1 more.

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