BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
LB61 MHFMOT history
LB61 MHF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 189,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 189,035 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 14,017 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 MHF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Feb 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 MHF was last recorded at 189,035 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 13,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,336 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,699 miles
- Average per year
- 14,017 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,035 miles
- 2025 – 175,336 miles
- 2024 – 159,361 miles
- 2023 – 143,019 miles
- 2022 – 115,123 miles
- 2021 – 81,717 miles
- 2020 – 64,738 miles
- 2019 – 56,182 miles
- 2018 – 49,689 miles
- 2017 – 41,986 miles
- 2016 – 33,949 miles
- 2015 – 26,894 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass189,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light stays on
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,035 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 189,035 miles
- Test number
- 331521268298
- MinorNearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light stays on
Fail189,035 miles (+13,699)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,035 miles
- Test number
- 262127366333
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner tread (205/55x16 RF) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light stays on
Pass175,336 miles (+15,975)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 175,336 miles
- Test number
- 769371103919
- AdvisoryFront BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass159,361 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 159,361 miles
- Test number
- 631747497336
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look low unable to see clearly
Fail159,361 miles (+16,342)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,361 miles
- Test number
- 587950072988
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wire damaged
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look low unable to see clearly
Pass143,019 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 143,019 miles
- Test number
- 812523100226
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Both front tyres worn smooth on inner and outer edges (Attention required) 2055516 RFT
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel
Fail143,019 miles (+27,896)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,019 miles
- Test number
- 724409991522
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Both front tyres worn smooth on inner and outer edges (Attention required) 2055516 RFT
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has slight travel
Pass115,123 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 115,123 miles
- Test number
- 318019312538
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner treads worn and distorted (205/55x16 RF)
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe slight damage
Fail115,123 miles (+33,406)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,123 miles
- Test number
- 721180034127
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner treads worn and distorted (205/55x16 RF)
- AdvisoryExhaust front flexi pipe slight damage
Pass81,717 miles (+16,979)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 81,717 miles
- Test number
- 763780458833
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Attention required soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front Arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass64,738 miles (+2,830)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 64,738 miles
- Test number
- 414347070372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,908 miles (+5,726)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 61,908 miles
- Test number
- 369717391288
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,182 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 56,182 miles
- Test number
- 755186872164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,182 miles (+6,493)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 56,182 miles
- Test number
- 214412327196
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass49,689 miles (+7,703)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 49,689 miles
- Test number
- 156497103088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,986 miles (+8,037)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 41,986 miles
- Test number
- 656885844334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,949 miles (+7,055)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 33,949 miles
- Test number
- 386197431855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,894 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 26,894 miles
- Test number
- 448168065075
- 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)
Questions about LB61 MHF
- Does LB61 MHF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 MHF is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 MHF?
- The MOT on LB61 MHF is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 MHF done?
- LB61 MHF was recorded at 189,035 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 14,017 miles a year.
- Has LB61 MHF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 MHF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB61 MHF 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 MHF find?
- LB61 MHF passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; offside position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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