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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 KXMMOT history

LB61 KXM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 170,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
170,610 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 KXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 KXM was last recorded at 170,610 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,451 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
8,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,610 miles
  • 2025 – 168,812 miles
  • 2024 – 167,789 miles
  • 2023 – 165,686 miles
  • 2022 – 161,953 miles
  • 2021 – 158,860 miles
  • 2020 – 151,966 miles
  • 2019 – 130,214 miles
  • 2018 – 109,195 miles
  • 2017 – 96,100 miles
  • 2016 – 91,185 miles
  • 2015 – 78,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,610 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust flexi in poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • No reading detected on dsm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front shock absorber casing top cap corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,610 miles (+159)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    170,610 miles
    Test number
    429218705255
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,451 miles (+1,639)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,451 miles
    Test number
    869833132977
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below limit at a spot corresponding with a buckle in the wheel (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords at the worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass168,812 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    168,812 miles
    Test number
    600166078938
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reading detected on dsm

  4. Fail168,812 miles (+1,023)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,812 miles
    Test number
    792469467385
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reading detected on dsm

  5. Pass167,789 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,789 miles
    Test number
    673570661793
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber casing top cap corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at iner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail167,787 miles (+2,101)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,787 miles
    Test number
    915486918777
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed unable to carry out the test due to the condition of the exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe on theDPF is broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber casing top cap corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at iner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass165,686 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    165,686 miles
    Test number
    440952523396
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted - inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ( both readings low
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - BOTH worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail165,686 miles (+3,733)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,686 miles
    Test number
    517415954214
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted - inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ( both readings low
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - BOTH worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass161,953 miles (+3,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,953 miles
    Test number
    949747972756
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ( both readings low - n/s worse

  10. Pass158,860 miles (+6,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,860 miles
    Test number
    298082863695
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi in poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s rear park readings lower. It would appear that the braking system may requires adjustment or repair

  11. Pass151,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    151,966 miles
    Test number
    163055064949
    • AdvisoryN/s rear park readings lower. It would appear that the braking system may requires adjustment or repair

  12. Fail151,966 miles (+21,752)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,966 miles
    Test number
    474539896504
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear park readings lower. It would appear that the braking system may requires adjustment or repair

  13. Pass130,214 miles (+21,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,214 miles
    Test number
    175413127535
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass109,195 miles (+13,095)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,195 miles
    Test number
    389742433690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,100 miles
    Test number
    825437244351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail96,100 miles (+4,915)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,100 miles
    Test number
    759061080275
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass91,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    937938549740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,185 miles (+12,565)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    514012529593
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect aim & pattern (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass78,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,620 miles
    Test number
    386866605024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB61 KXM

Does LB61 KXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 KXM is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 KXM?
The MOT on LB61 KXM is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 KXM done?
LB61 KXM was recorded at 170,610 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,327 miles a year.
Has LB61 KXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 KXM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 KXM 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 KXM find?
LB61 KXM passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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