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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.

LP61 HBU grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass165,932 miles
  • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE HAS LONG TRAVEL
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass109,867 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,867 miles
    Test number
    813974905976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass97,966 miles (+10,887)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,966 miles
    Test number
    260225896673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,079 miles (+12,072)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,079 miles
    Test number
    966226553107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,007 miles (+11,951)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,007 miles
    Test number
    418613008326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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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