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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP61 BWWMOT history

LP61 BWW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 187,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LP61 BWW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
187,835 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 BWW
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
16 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 BWW was last recorded at 187,835 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 9,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,773 miles · 16 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,062 miles
Average per year
13,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,835 miles
  • 2025 – 178,773 miles
  • 2024 – 165,724 miles
  • 2023 – 154,289 miles
  • 2022 – 144,936 miles
  • 2021 – 135,539 miles
  • 2020 – 130,796 miles
  • 2019 – 120,068 miles
  • 2018 – 105,602 miles
  • 2017 – 89,046 miles
  • 2016 – 72,537 miles
  • 2015 – 37,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,835 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass187,835 miles (+9,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    187,835 miles
    Test number
    116007403613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass178,773 miles (+13,049)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    178,773 miles
    Test number
    945470653210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,724 miles (+11,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,724 miles
    Test number
    498222446377
    • 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))
  4. Pass154,289 miles (+9,353)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,289 miles
    Test number
    501617315098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,936 miles (+9,397)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,936 miles
    Test number
    660794550596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,539 miles
    Test number
    941765590677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,539 miles (+4,743)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,539 miles
    Test number
    456567497681
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass130,796 miles (+10,728)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,796 miles
    Test number
    731166998170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,068 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,068 miles
    Test number
    561191474006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,065 miles (+14,463)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,065 miles
    Test number
    794342351530
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass105,602 miles (+16,556)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,602 miles
    Test number
    764651157442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear foot brake crabs slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass89,046 miles (+16,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,046 miles
    Test number
    563607188736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass72,537 miles (+35,435)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    72,537 miles
    Test number
    945060171742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,102 miles
    Test number
    607547825071
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP61 BWW

Does LP61 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 BWW is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 BWW?
The MOT on LP61 BWW is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 BWW done?
LP61 BWW was recorded at 187,835 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 13,587 miles a year.
Has LP61 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 BWW has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LP61 BWW 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 LP61 BWW find?
LP61 BWW passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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