
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LP61 HBUMOT history
LP61 HBU is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 165,932 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 165,932 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,105 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 HBU
- 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
- 18 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 HBU was last recorded at 165,932 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 13,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,186 miles · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,746 miles
- Average per year
- 11,105 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,932 miles
- 2025 – 152,186 miles
- 2024 – 136,684 miles
- 2023 – 123,847 miles
- 2022 – 109,867 miles
- 2021 – 106,420 miles
- 2020 – 103,136 miles
- 2019 – 97,966 miles
- 2018 – 87,079 miles
- 2017 – 75,007 miles
- 2016 – 63,056 miles
- 2015 – 43,343 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE HAS LONG TRAVEL
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Both rear shocks dust covers missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside front tyre edges worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside rear tyre worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,932 miles (+13,746)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 165,932 miles
- Test number
- 815039221861
- AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE HAS LONG TRAVEL
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass152,186 miles (+98)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 152,186 miles
- Test number
- 505067632866
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocks dust covers missing
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre edges worn
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
Fail152,088 miles (+15,404)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,088 miles
- Test number
- 774901920276
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocks dust covers missing
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre edges worn
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn
- AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded
Pass136,684 miles (+12,837)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 136,684 miles
- Test number
- 521609166435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,847 miles (+13,980)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 123,847 miles
- Test number
- 999842765542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass109,867 miles (+3,447)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 109,867 miles
- Test number
- 813974905976
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,420 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 106,420 miles
- Test number
- 240375263976
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail106,395 miles (+3,259)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,395 miles
- Test number
- 554112309220
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWheel and tyres different size front and rear
Pass103,136 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 103,136 miles
- Test number
- 300663439350
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryDifferent size wheel fitted front and rear
- AdvisorySteel wheels fitted to front of vehicle
Fail103,136 miles (+5,170)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,136 miles
- Test number
- 797953374376
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryDifferent size wheel fitted front and rear
- AdvisorySteel wheels fitted to front of vehicle
Pass97,966 miles (+10,887)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 97,966 miles
- Test number
- 260225896673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,079 miles (+12,072)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 87,079 miles
- Test number
- 966226553107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,007 miles (+11,951)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 75,007 miles
- Test number
- 418613008326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,056 miles (+19,713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 63,056 miles
- Test number
- 763066759454
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,343 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 43,343 miles
- Test number
- 127879815437
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Questions about LP61 HBU
- Does LP61 HBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 HBU is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 HBU?
- The MOT on LP61 HBU is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP61 HBU done?
- LP61 HBU was recorded at 165,932 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 11,105 miles a year.
- Has LP61 HBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 HBU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP61 HBU 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 HBU find?
- LP61 HBU passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: parking brake has long travel; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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