BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LP61 CUWMOT history
LP61 CUW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,801 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 108,801 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,466 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 CUW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 16 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 CUW was last recorded at 108,801 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,145 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,656 miles
- Average per year
- 7,466 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,801 miles
- 2025 – 105,145 miles
- 2024 – 100,298 miles
- 2023 – 92,972 miles
- 2022 – 87,534 miles
- 2021 – 79,164 miles
- 2020 – 70,658 miles
- 2019 – 64,924 miles
- 2018 – 58,737 miles
- 2017 – 49,139 miles
- 2016 – 34,230 miles
- 2015 – 26,468 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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.
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 6 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,801 miles (+3,656)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 108,801 miles
- Test number
- 307686517504
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass105,145 miles (+4,847)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 105,145 miles
- Test number
- 275280018744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,298 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 100,298 miles
- Test number
- 963696374054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,298 miles (+7,326)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,298 miles
- Test number
- 646345132482
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass92,972 miles (+5,438)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 92,972 miles
- Test number
- 537334673966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,534 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 87,534 miles
- Test number
- 209506458287
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail87,534 miles (+8,370)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,534 miles
- Test number
- 624290391967
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,164 miles (+8,506)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 79,164 miles
- Test number
- 230574339093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,658 miles (+5,734)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 70,658 miles
- Test number
- 978450080595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,924 miles (+6,187)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 64,924 miles
- Test number
- 675703384207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 58,737 miles
- Test number
- 580651230774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,737 miles (+9,598)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,737 miles
- Test number
- 184302298182
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass49,139 miles (+14,909)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 49,139 miles
- Test number
- 153700023094
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,230 miles (+7,762)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 34,230 miles
- Test number
- 659864416872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 26,468 miles
- Test number
- 719666705085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP61 CUW
- Does LP61 CUW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 CUW is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 CUW?
- The MOT on LP61 CUW is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP61 CUW done?
- LP61 CUW was recorded at 108,801 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,466 miles a year.
- Has LP61 CUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 CUW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LP61 CUW 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 CUW find?
- LP61 CUW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside rear inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
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