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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 KXUMOT history

LB61 KXU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 173,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
173,052 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 KXU
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
28 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 KXU was last recorded at 173,052 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 9,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
163,770 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
9,282 miles
Average per year
9,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,052 miles
  • 2023 – 163,770 miles
  • 2022 – 134,704 miles
  • 2021 – 120,180 miles
  • 2019 – 115,323 miles
  • 2018 – 112,263 miles
  • 2017 – 108,176 miles
  • 2016 – 98,077 miles
  • 2015 – 76,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,052 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass173,052 miles (+9,282)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    173,052 miles
    Test number
    615970698911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass163,770 miles (+13,188)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,770 miles
    Test number
    592959161519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,582 miles (+15,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,582 miles
    Test number
    747535006159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass134,704 miles (+14,524)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,704 miles
    Test number
    571570461253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,180 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,180 miles
    Test number
    557835662207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail120,179 miles (+4,856)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,179 miles
    Test number
    542528659723
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass115,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,323 miles
    Test number
    928158420571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail115,323 miles (+3,060)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,323 miles
    Test number
    271456457494
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass112,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,263 miles
    Test number
    286679875196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail112,263 miles (+4,087)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,263 miles
    Test number
    651872699779
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass108,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,176 miles
    Test number
    219721585563
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail108,176 miles (+10,099)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,176 miles
    Test number
    895863496136
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass98,077 miles (+21,491)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    414369201086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,586 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,586 miles
    Test number
    137316405048
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB61 KXU

Does LB61 KXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 KXU expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 KXU?
The MOT on LB61 KXU expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 KXU done?
LB61 KXU was recorded at 173,052 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 9,474 miles a year.
Has LB61 KXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 KXU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB61 KXU 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 KXU find?
LB61 KXU passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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