
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass22,803 miles (+8,328)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 22,803 miles
- Test number
- 323355919000
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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