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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 BKAMOT history

LC61 BKA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 193,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

LC61 BKA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2024
Mileage
193,549 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BKA
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 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BKA was last recorded at 193,549 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 1,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,763 miles · 6 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,786 miles
Average per year
10,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 193,549 miles
  • 2022 – 191,763 miles
  • 2021 – 185,895 miles
  • 2019 – 174,603 miles
  • 2018 – 163,882 miles
  • 2017 – 150,169 miles
  • 2016 – 136,171 miles
  • 2015 – 122,627 miles
  • 2014 – 110,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,549 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inside edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,549 miles (+1,786)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    193,549 miles
    Test number
    388407218528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inside edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass191,763 miles (+5,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    191,763 miles
    Test number
    638935832049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass185,895 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    185,895 miles
    Test number
    731838962889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail185,895 miles (+11,292)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,895 miles
    Test number
    442383528867
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass174,603 miles (+10,721)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,603 miles
    Test number
    411724246447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass163,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    163,882 miles
    Test number
    531173234340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  7. Fail163,882 miles (+13,713)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,882 miles
    Test number
    207939910235
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  8. Pass150,169 miles (+13,998)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    150,169 miles
    Test number
    649050815352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,171 miles (+13,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    136,171 miles
    Test number
    864543129981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wheels on the offside rotating the wrong way.
  10. Pass122,627 miles (+11,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,627 miles
    Test number
    134549877172
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass110,657 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,657 miles
    Test number
    897897304322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 BKA

Does LC61 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 BKA expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BKA?
The MOT on LC61 BKA expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 BKA done?
LC61 BKA was recorded at 193,549 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 10,139 miles a year.
Has LC61 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BKA has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LC61 BKA 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 LC61 BKA find?
LC61 BKA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall cut; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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