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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 HZCMOT history

LB61 HZC is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 25 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
127,517 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 HZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 HZC was last recorded at 127,517 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 13,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2019: 67,079 miles, lower than 69,889 miles on 27 Jan 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,722 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
13,795 miles
Average per year
8,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,517 miles
  • 2024 – 113,722 miles
  • 2023 – 103,895 miles
  • 2022 – 95,372 miles
  • 2021 – 83,582 miles
  • 2020 – 81,713 miles
  • 2019 – 67,079 miles
  • 2018 – 69,889 miles
  • 2017 – 50,513 miles
  • 2016 – 41,349 miles
  • 2015 – 29,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,517 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake shield loose
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    127,517 miles
    Test number
    305893744687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail127,516 miles (+13,794)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,516 miles
    Test number
    574866741556
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass113,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,722 miles
    Test number
    125351947658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail113,722 miles (+9,827)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,722 miles
    Test number
    986486454824
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass103,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,895 miles
    Test number
    213606178493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,892 miles (+8,520)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,892 miles
    Test number
    701962558940
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass95,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,372 miles
    Test number
    987702891582
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail95,372 miles (+11,790)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,372 miles
    Test number
    161323796316
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass83,582 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,582 miles
    Test number
    475378795203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,713 miles
    Test number
    521935891447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail81,713 miles (+6,899)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,713 miles
    Test number
    682811531065
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass74,814 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,814 miles
    Test number
    627676282150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,079 miles (-2,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,079 miles
    Test number
    326055904062
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm (front) rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass69,889 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,889 miles
    Test number
    251405323395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail59,767 miles (+9,254)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,767 miles
    Test number
    202349201308
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass50,513 miles (+9,164)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,513 miles
    Test number
    613523379515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,349 miles (+12,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,349 miles
    Test number
    862483298428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass29,097 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,097 miles
    Test number
    587206805010
    • NoteEmissions too clean to test

Questions about LB61 HZC

Does LB61 HZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 HZC is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 HZC?
The MOT on LB61 HZC is valid until 23 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 HZC done?
LB61 HZC was recorded at 127,517 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 8,839 miles a year.
Has LB61 HZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 HZC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 HZC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 HZC find?
LB61 HZC passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner brake shield loose; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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