BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 NFKMOT history

LB61 NFK is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 152,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,606 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,987 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB61 NFK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 NFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 NFK was last recorded at 152,606 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 7,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2021: 119,660 miles, lower than 131,715 miles on 27 Aug 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,367 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,239 miles
Average per year
8,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,606 miles
  • 2024 – 145,367 miles
  • 2023 – 136,474 miles
  • 2022 – 128,511 miles
  • 2021 – 119,660 miles
  • 2020 – 111,614 miles
  • 2019 – 108,158 miles
  • 2018 – 95,513 miles
  • 2017 – 87,930 miles
  • 2016 – 74,310 miles
  • 2015 – 58,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,606 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,606 miles (+7,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,606 miles
    Test number
    243931663504
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass145,367 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,367 miles
    Test number
    629322561813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,586 miles (+7,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,586 miles
    Test number
    241322773870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass136,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,474 miles
    Test number
    207861280503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail136,474 miles (+7,963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,474 miles
    Test number
    418238298074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass128,511 miles (+8,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,511 miles
    Test number
    324069017840
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass119,660 miles (-12,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,660 miles
    Test number
    529002083184
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake brake imbalance

  8. Fail131,715 miles (+20,101)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,715 miles
    Test number
    576160710618
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake caliper spring clip missing
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass111,614 miles (+3,456)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    898877289019
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front calliper retaining spring missing
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs correded

  10. Pass108,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,158 miles
    Test number
    111634841643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    239436410453
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated brake light illuminated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear brake judder

  12. Pass95,513 miles (+7,583)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,513 miles
    Test number
    643766369206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,930 miles (+13,620)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,930 miles
    Test number
    861418185981
    • DangerousN/s/f wing damaged o/s/f door damgaged
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake little reserve travel

  14. Pass74,310 miles (+15,746)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,310 miles
    Test number
    732740379857
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door damaged but no protruding edges

  15. Pass58,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,564 miles
    Test number
    897927315186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,564 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,564 miles
    Test number
    916657515193
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB61 NFK

Does LB61 NFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 NFK is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 NFK?
The MOT on LB61 NFK is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 NFK done?
LB61 NFK was recorded at 152,606 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 8,987 miles a year.
Has LB61 NFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 NFK has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB61 NFK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB61 NFK find?
LB61 NFK passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (sidewall).

Related registrations

Browse all LB61N registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.