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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

LC60 MKZMOT history

LC60 MKZ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Dec 2010. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 204,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LC60 MKZ grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2026
Mileage
204,797 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC60 MKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC60 MKZ was last recorded at 204,797 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 8,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,348 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,449 miles
Average per year
12,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,797 miles
  • 2025 – 196,348 miles
  • 2024 – 196,326 miles
  • 2023 – 180,215 miles
  • 2022 – 165,787 miles
  • 2021 – 152,861 miles
  • 2020 – 141,410 miles
  • 2019 – 136,560 miles
  • 2018 – 129,412 miles
  • 2017 – 117,194 miles
  • 2016 – 102,429 miles
  • 2015 – 84,408 miles
  • 2014 – 66,299 miles
  • 2013 – 46,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,797 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides low effort (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear lower inner arches / suspension prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both rear inner sills to outers not connected (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and fluctuating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail204,797 miles (+8,449)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,797 miles
    Test number
    982044057072
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear lower inner arches / suspension prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both rear inner sills to outers not connected (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass196,348 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    196,348 miles
    Test number
    909862595931
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail196,326 miles (+16,111)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,326 miles
    Test number
    209649809717
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass180,215 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    180,215 miles
    Test number
    732252460218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail180,160 miles (+14,373)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,160 miles
    Test number
    311233323021
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass165,787 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,787 miles
    Test number
    381127365619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail165,647 miles (+12,786)2 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,647 miles
    Test number
    673699456191
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi cracked + clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass152,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,861 miles
    Test number
    758096577934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  9. Fail152,861 miles (+11,451)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,861 miles
    Test number
    108993465100
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  10. Pass141,410 miles (+4,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,410 miles
    Test number
    381900245224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass136,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,560 miles
    Test number
    682476540253
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail136,560 miles (+7,148)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,560 miles
    Test number
    328286922059
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Pass129,412 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,412 miles
    Test number
    804126843059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,300 miles (+12,106)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,300 miles
    Test number
    863731666116
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  15. Pass117,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,194 miles
    Test number
    260665433247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,194 miles (+14,765)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,194 miles
    Test number
    236675430765
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass102,429 miles (+18,021)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,429 miles
    Test number
    750258647909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,408 miles (+18,109)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,408 miles
    Test number
    228282185752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,299 miles (+19,548)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,299 miles
    Test number
    425361654385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,751 miles
    Test number
    177870953346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC60 MKZ

Does LC60 MKZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC60 MKZ expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC60 MKZ?
The MOT on LC60 MKZ expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC60 MKZ done?
LC60 MKZ was recorded at 204,797 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 12,981 miles a year.
Has LC60 MKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC60 MKZ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC60 MKZ 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 LC60 MKZ find?
LC60 MKZ failed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint excessively worn; offside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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