
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LC61 BLVMOT history
LC61 BLV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 122,335 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 122,335 mi
- At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,231 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 BLV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 4 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 BLV was last recorded at 122,335 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 8,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 113,887 miles · 11 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,448 miles
- Average per year
- 10,231 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 122,335 miles
- 2022 – 113,887 miles
- 2021 – 103,635 miles
- 2020 – 97,654 miles
- 2019 – 91,025 miles
- 2018 – 79,489 miles
- 2017 – 68,247 miles
- 2016 – 50,332 miles
- 2015 – 38,945 miles
- 2014 – 29,229 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear tyres n/s and o/s wearing close to wear bars
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryTpms light on
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.
Plastic sill covers fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside inner side light in op
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 16 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,335 miles (+8,448)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 122,335 miles
- Test number
- 786439516964
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront tyres n/s and o/s wearing inner and outer shoulders
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear tyres n/s and o/s wearing close to wear bars
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass113,887 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 113,887 miles
- Test number
- 222417644400
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers
- AdvisoryTmps light on
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables fitted
Fail113,887 miles (+10,252)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,887 miles
- Test number
- 985344528743
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers
- AdvisoryTmps light on
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables fitted
Pass103,635 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 103,635 miles
- Test number
- 781847017935
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
- AdvisoryNearside inner side light in op
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked
Fail103,631 miles (+5,977)2 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,631 miles
- Test number
- 497655692096
- DangerousNearside Front 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))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorTyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder
- AdvisoryNearside inner side light in op
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked
Pass97,654 miles (+6,629)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 97,654 miles
- Test number
- 686029246906
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass91,025 miles (+11,536)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 91,025 miles
- Test number
- 499323394712
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted brake pipes not checked
Pass79,489 miles (+11,242)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 79,489 miles
- Test number
- 601499621673
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders
Pass68,247 miles (+17,915)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 68,247 miles
- Test number
- 974077648316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close 2. mm BALD ON INNER EDGE !! (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT!! (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very close 2 .mm BALD ON INNER EDGE!! (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,332 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 50,332 miles
- Test number
- 546057059469
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Fail50,332 miles (+11,387)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,332 miles
- Test number
- 616377408725
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Pass38,945 miles (+9,716)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 38,945 miles
- Test number
- 672278860226
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
- AdvisoryNail in both rear tyres
Pass29,229 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 29,229 miles
- Test number
- 305739684236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC61 BLV
- Does LC61 BLV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LC61 BLV expired on 23 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 BLV?
- The MOT on LC61 BLV expired on 23 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LC61 BLV done?
- LC61 BLV was recorded at 122,335 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 10,231 miles a year.
- Has LC61 BLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 BLV has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LC61 BLV 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 BLV find?
- LC61 BLV passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy, and 6 more.
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