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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 HKFMOT history

LB61 HKF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
137,242 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 HKF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 HKF was last recorded at 137,242 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,794 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
448 miles
Average per year
11,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,242 miles
  • 2024 – 111,380 miles
  • 2023 – 93,707 miles
  • 2022 – 87,004 miles
  • 2021 – 74,973 miles
  • 2020 – 70,281 miles
  • 2019 – 59,159 miles
  • 2018 – 48,429 miles
  • 2017 – 37,148 miles
  • 2016 – 22,803 miles
  • 2015 – 14,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,242 miles
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Brake reaction bushes are soft

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,242 miles (+448)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,242 miles
    Test number
    937392486470
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail136,794 miles (+25,414)13 major4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,794 miles
    Test number
    470857409309
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass111,380 miles (+265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,380 miles
    Test number
    573811236581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail111,115 miles (+17,408)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,115 miles
    Test number
    932028649869
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass93,707 miles (+6,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,707 miles
    Test number
    729993787399
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking
  6. Pass87,004 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    768108710860
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi heavily deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low and wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDog bed covering rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belt/s
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection
  7. Fail87,004 miles (+12,031)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    904038803285
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn low and heavily worn inner edge causing chords to be exposed via multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi heavily deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low and wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryDog bed covering rear seats not allowing full inspection of seat belt/s
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection
  8. Pass74,973 miles (+4,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,973 miles
    Test number
    504312877061
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryWet conditions
  9. Pass70,281 miles (+11,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,281 miles
    Test number
    672354029075
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full under body inspection
  10. Pass59,159 miles (+10,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    572412858949
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is worn on edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
  11. Pass48,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,429 miles
    Test number
    511632087667
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre is low of tread
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
  12. Fail48,429 miles (+11,281)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,429 miles
    Test number
    559157852665
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are low of tread
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
  13. Pass37,148 miles (+14,345)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,148 miles
    Test number
    532064766953
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
  14. Pass22,803 miles (+8,328)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,803 miles
    Test number
    323355919000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,475 miles
    Test number
    695005465026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 HKF

Does LB61 HKF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 HKF expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 HKF?
The MOT on LB61 HKF expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 HKF done?
LB61 HKF was recorded at 137,242 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 11,680 miles a year.
Has LB61 HKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 HKF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 HKF 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 HKF find?
LB61 HKF passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects: brake fluid warning lamp illuminated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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