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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 VBNMOT history

LB61 VBN is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 186,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
186,378 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 VBN
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
16 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 VBN was last recorded at 186,378 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 19,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,866 miles · 14 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
19,512 miles
Average per year
11,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,378 miles
  • 2021 – 166,866 miles
  • 2020 – 157,946 miles
  • 2019 – 148,812 miles
  • 2018 – 139,159 miles
  • 2017 – 130,441 miles
  • 2016 – 121,620 miles
  • 2015 – 107,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • 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))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,378 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    186,378 miles
    Test number
    914173837395
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail186,378 miles (+19,512)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,378 miles
    Test number
    826517828324
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass166,866 miles (+8,920)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    166,866 miles
    Test number
    444760771022
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass157,946 miles (+9,134)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,946 miles
    Test number
    292337561671
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass148,812 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,812 miles
    Test number
    792797513307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,790 miles (+9,631)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,790 miles
    Test number
    867016706384
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass139,159 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    139,159 miles
    Test number
    785109174275
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  8. Fail139,062 miles (+8,621)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,062 miles
    Test number
    720871554739
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass130,441 miles (+185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,441 miles
    Test number
    748670211457
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail130,256 miles (+8,636)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,256 miles
    Test number
    507418899269
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass121,620 miles (+14,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,620 miles
    Test number
    300744280082
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass107,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,002 miles
    Test number
    649023925035
    • 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)

  13. Fail107,002 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,002 miles
    Test number
    196753125461
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 VBN

Does LB61 VBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB61 VBN expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB61 VBN?
The MOT on LB61 VBN expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB61 VBN done?
LB61 VBN was recorded at 186,378 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 11,352 miles a year.
Has LB61 VBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 VBN has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB61 VBN 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 VBN find?
LB61 VBN passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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