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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR61 OPJMOT history

LR61 OPJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

LR61 OPJ black 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 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
182,190 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 OPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 OPJ was last recorded at 182,190 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 13,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,478 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,712 miles
Average per year
12,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,190 miles
  • 2025 – 168,478 miles
  • 2024 – 155,208 miles
  • 2023 – 142,410 miles
  • 2022 – 130,653 miles
  • 2021 – 111,694 miles
  • 2020 – 100,702 miles
  • 2019 – 84,264 miles
  • 2017 – 71,993 miles
  • 2016 – 63,007 miles
  • 2015 – 50,787 miles
  • 2014 – 44,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,190 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working, unit insecureRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,190 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    182,190 miles
    Test number
    494829480488
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working, unit insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged

  2. Fail182,190 miles (+13,712)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,190 miles
    Test number
    321159920879
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working, unit insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged

  3. Pass168,478 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    168,478 miles
    Test number
    220174324874
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not working, lamp unit insecure

  4. Fail168,477 miles (+13,269)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,477 miles
    Test number
    598111411010
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not working, lamp unit insecure

  5. Pass155,208 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,208 miles
    Test number
    841791756330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front bumper damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not working, unit insecure

  6. Fail155,206 miles (+14)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,206 miles
    Test number
    733817890415
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working halo ring (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front bumper damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not working, unit insecure

  7. Fail155,192 miles (+12,782)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,192 miles
    Test number
    759518660207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working halo rings (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged and deformed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working and insecure in bumper
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,410 miles
    Test number
    419610953754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail142,410 miles (+11,757)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,410 miles
    Test number
    681481300568
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass130,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,653 miles
    Test number
    548412831383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,653 miles (+18,959)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,653 miles
    Test number
    457821184439
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  12. Pass111,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,694 miles
    Test number
    439446015486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer edge + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer edge + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail111,694 miles (+10,992)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,694 miles
    Test number
    964379900087
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer edge + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer edge + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass100,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,702 miles
    Test number
    516333435032
    • 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))

  15. Fail100,702 miles (+16,438)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,702 miles
    Test number
    461250563637
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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))

  16. Pass84,264 miles (+12,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,264 miles
    Test number
    318128528886
    • AdvisoryRear no reserve travel hand/park brake

  17. Pass71,993 miles (+8,986)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,993 miles
    Test number
    943274907315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,007 miles (+12,220)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,007 miles
    Test number
    581953128035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,787 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    878239365111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,392 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,392 miles
    Test number
    728885654245
    • 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
    • NoteNearside front wheel direction incorrect
    • NoteOffside rear wheel direction incorrect

Questions about LR61 OPJ

Does LR61 OPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 OPJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 OPJ?
The MOT on LR61 OPJ is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 OPJ done?
LR61 OPJ was recorded at 182,190 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 12,187 miles a year.
Has LR61 OPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 OPJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 OPJ 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 LR61 OPJ find?
LR61 OPJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear outer stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front fog lamp not working, unit insecure; offside front bumper damaged.

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