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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP61 MWOMOT history

LP61 MWO is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 178,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LP61 MWO white 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 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,928 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 MWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 MWO was last recorded at 178,928 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 3,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,161 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,767 miles
Average per year
8,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,928 miles
  • 2024 – 175,161 miles
  • 2023 – 172,553 miles
  • 2022 – 170,266 miles
  • 2021 – 166,789 miles
  • 2020 – 163,877 miles
  • 2019 – 159,719 miles
  • 2018 – 155,127 miles
  • 2017 – 142,489 miles
  • 2016 – 117,090 miles
  • 2015 – 85,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,928 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront arm bushes slight crack (both)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arm / Steering rack slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded both coil spring covered cannot inspect (5.3.1 (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,928 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,928 miles
    Test number
    158670878154
    • AdvisoryFront arm bushes slight crack (both)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arm / Steering rack slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded both coil spring covered cannot inspect (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail178,928 miles (+3,767)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,928 miles
    Test number
    656570693911
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront arm bushes slight crack (both)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arm / Steering rack slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded both coil spring covered cannot inspect (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,161 miles (+2,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,161 miles
    Test number
    446996453426
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slight crack
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring both covered cannot inspect

  4. Pass172,553 miles (+2,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,553 miles
    Test number
    454944515524
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass170,266 miles (+3,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    170,266 miles
    Test number
    280708523919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  6. Pass166,789 miles (+2,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,789 miles
    Test number
    240212548046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass163,877 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,877 miles
    Test number
    247193282774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass159,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,719 miles
    Test number
    387448474007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail159,719 miles (+4,592)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,719 miles
    Test number
    655069052987
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass155,127 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    155,127 miles
    Test number
    544868297801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail155,123 miles (+12,634)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,123 miles
    Test number
    849924836830
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass142,489 miles (+25,399)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    142,489 miles
    Test number
    807461563877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,090 miles
    Test number
    752880293839
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber bump stop adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail117,090 miles (+31,858)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,090 miles
    Test number
    464459494209
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber bump stop adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail85,232 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,232 miles
    Test number
    325132805014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass85,232 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,232 miles
    Test number
    357062605071
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP61 MWO

Does LP61 MWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 MWO is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP61 MWO?
The MOT on LP61 MWO is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 MWO done?
LP61 MWO was recorded at 178,928 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 8,642 miles a year.
Has LP61 MWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 MWO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LP61 MWO 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 MWO find?
LP61 MWO passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front arm bushes slight crack (both); offside front inner arm / steering rack slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded both coil spring covered cannot inspect.

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