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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 BLKMOT history

LC61 BLK is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 198,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

LC61 BLK white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Feb 2026
Mileage
198,085 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BLK was last recorded at 198,085 miles on 17 Feb 2025, 8,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,040 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
8,045 miles
Average per year
9,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,085 miles
  • 2024 – 190,040 miles
  • 2023 – 183,619 miles
  • 2022 – 178,974 miles
  • 2021 – 169,821 miles
  • 2020 – 163,246 miles
  • 2019 – 153,045 miles
  • 2018 – 143,498 miles
  • 2017 – 133,950 miles
  • 2016 – 124,368 miles
  • 2015 – 122,718 miles
  • 2014 – 96,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,085 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear bothsides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass198,085 miles (+8,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    198,085 miles
    Test number
    897083841291
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass190,040 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    190,040 miles
    Test number
    445554422164
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail190,040 miles (+6,421)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,040 miles
    Test number
    256084421840
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass183,619 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    183,619 miles
    Test number
    540350192401
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear bothsides (1.1.13 (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))

  5. Fail183,602 miles (+4,628)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,602 miles
    Test number
    129254907261
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear bothsides (1.1.13 (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))

  6. Pass178,974 miles (+9,153)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    178,974 miles
    Test number
    896139264761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,821 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    169,821 miles
    Test number
    662714200747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,246 miles
    Test number
    544593879666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail163,246 miles (+10,201)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,246 miles
    Test number
    509914812656
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass153,045 miles (+9,547)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    153,045 miles
    Test number
    176045834732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,498 miles (+9,548)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    143,498 miles
    Test number
    825914829691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,950 miles (+9,582)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    133,950 miles
    Test number
    796900298503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,368 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,368 miles
    Test number
    967796333696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,718 miles (+26,166)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,718 miles
    Test number
    865774246973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,552 miles
    Test number
    147175114375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 BLK

Does LC61 BLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 BLK expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BLK?
The MOT on LC61 BLK expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 BLK done?
LC61 BLK was recorded at 198,085 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 9,887 miles a year.
Has LC61 BLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BLK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 BLK 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 BLK find?
LC61 BLK passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: central prop shaft bearing has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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