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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 NEFMOT history

LB61 NEF is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2024
Mileage
153,915 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NEF was last recorded at 153,915 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 8,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,756 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8,159 miles
Average per year
7,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,915 miles
  • 2022 – 145,756 miles
  • 2021 – 139,428 miles
  • 2020 – 130,823 miles
  • 2019 – 125,096 miles
  • 2018 – 119,656 miles
  • 2017 – 116,094 miles
  • 2016 – 105,571 miles
  • 2015 – 84,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,915 miles (+8,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,915 miles
    Test number
    136056625819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass145,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,756 miles
    Test number
    771779531232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,756 miles (+6,328)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,756 miles
    Test number
    892329626494
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass139,428 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,428 miles
    Test number
    102010918013
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail139,428 miles (+4,648)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,428 miles
    Test number
    465108093518
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass134,780 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,780 miles
    Test number
    597088114614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,737 miles (+3,914)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,737 miles
    Test number
    878918534069
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass130,823 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,823 miles
    Test number
    136698071241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,792 miles (+5,696)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,792 miles
    Test number
    759558114193
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr osr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to bonnet can not be opened (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
  10. Pass125,096 miles (+5,440)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,096 miles
    Test number
    293935412202
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large scratch (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass119,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,656 miles
    Test number
    933438921745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryWindowscreen has a scratch in the drivers view of the road
  12. Fail119,655 miles (+3,561)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,655 miles
    Test number
    950480200464
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 91v (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryWindowscreen has a scratch in the drivers view of the road
  13. Pass116,094 miles (+10,523)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,094 miles
    Test number
    765913783603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,571 miles (+20,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,571 miles
    Test number
    969781277398
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  15. Pass84,831 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,831 miles
    Test number
    526116025059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail84,827 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,827 miles
    Test number
    136186225473
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB61 NEF

Does LB61 NEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 NEF expired on 10 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NEF?
The MOT on LB61 NEF expired on 10 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 NEF done?
LB61 NEF was recorded at 153,915 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 7,800 miles a year.
Has LB61 NEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NEF has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB61 NEF 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 NEF find?
LB61 NEF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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