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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 BLXMOT history

LC61 BLX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

LC61 BLX grey 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 13 May 2027
Mileage
109,643 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BLX
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
27 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BLX was last recorded at 109,643 miles on 13 May 2026, 13,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,705 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,938 miles
Average per year
7,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,643 miles
  • 2025 – 95,705 miles
  • 2024 – 90,351 miles
  • 2023 – 85,749 miles
  • 2022 – 82,888 miles
  • 2021 – 79,667 miles
  • 2020 – 77,310 miles
  • 2019 – 67,710 miles
  • 2018 – 57,308 miles
  • 2017 – 45,431 miles
  • 2016 – 37,396 miles
  • 2015 – 35,954 miles
  • 2014 – 25,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,643 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    109,643 miles
    Test number
    852627556370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail109,643 miles (+13,938)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,643 miles
    Test number
    527668500526
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/17 rft (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass95,705 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,705 miles
    Test number
    331613022661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    224791604726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,866 miles (+4,515)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    149289218703
    • 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))
  6. Pass90,351 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    90,351 miles
    Test number
    886499916378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail90,283 miles (+4,534)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,283 miles
    Test number
    424780257522
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass85,749 miles (+2,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,749 miles
    Test number
    542034004945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass82,888 miles (+3,221)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,888 miles
    Test number
    587956195977
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass79,667 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,667 miles
    Test number
    962942696397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,310 miles (+9,600)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,310 miles
    Test number
    403253984367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,710 miles
    Test number
    481265635123
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Fail67,710 miles (+10,402)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,710 miles
    Test number
    169489878020
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass57,308 miles (+11,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,308 miles
    Test number
    619227796780
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components
  15. Pass45,431 miles (+8,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,431 miles
    Test number
    915900190332
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring inspection of certain components.
  16. Pass37,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,396 miles
    Test number
    754040936510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,396 miles (+1,442)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,396 miles
    Test number
    143705118079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass35,954 miles (+10,121)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,954 miles
    Test number
    446646039493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,833 miles
    Test number
    767082284264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 BLX

Does LC61 BLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BLX is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BLX?
The MOT on LC61 BLX is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 BLX done?
LC61 BLX was recorded at 109,643 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 7,230 miles a year.
Has LC61 BLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BLX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 BLX 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 BLX find?
LC61 BLX passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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