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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LL61 PBXMOT history

LL61 PBX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.

LL61 PBX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
96,712 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 PBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 PBX was last recorded at 96,712 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 1,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,981 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,731 miles
Average per year
6,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,712 miles
  • 2024 – 94,981 miles
  • 2023 – 91,636 miles
  • 2022 – 84,772 miles
  • 2021 – 80,238 miles
  • 2020 – 71,113 miles
  • 2019 – 62,928 miles
  • 2018 – 52,027 miles
  • 2017 – 39,725 miles
  • 2016 – 34,048 miles
  • 2014 – 25,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,712 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted welded repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,712 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,712 miles
    Test number
    657288940261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,981 miles (+3,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,981 miles
    Test number
    644001013630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper/headlight washer cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner road wheel been repaired
  3. Pass91,636 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,636 miles
    Test number
    709354731687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted welded repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail91,636 miles (+22)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,636 miles
    Test number
    712847349377
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted welded repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail91,614 miles (+6,842)3 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,614 miles
    Test number
    612935242608
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass84,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,772 miles
    Test number
    520799142182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail84,772 miles (+4,534)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,772 miles
    Test number
    238426294628
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing split (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass80,238 miles (+9,125)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,238 miles
    Test number
    439123778855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,113 miles (+8,185)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,113 miles
    Test number
    619317888036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,928 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,928 miles
    Test number
    961740711987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,927 miles (+10,900)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    859896874253
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass52,027 miles (+12,302)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    52,027 miles
    Test number
    324659194766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,725 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,725 miles
    Test number
    896975783095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,048 miles
    Test number
    840989111504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,048 miles (+8,124)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,048 miles
    Test number
    770961032829
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass25,924 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,924 miles
    Test number
    587975364370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge.
  17. Fail25,924 miles2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,924 miles
    Test number
    958344864373
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge.

Questions about LL61 PBX

Does LL61 PBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL61 PBX expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL61 PBX?
The MOT on LL61 PBX expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL61 PBX done?
LL61 PBX was recorded at 96,712 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 6,636 miles a year.
Has LL61 PBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 PBX has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LL61 PBX 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 LL61 PBX find?
LL61 PBX passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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