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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 BNDMOT history

LC61 BND is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

LC61 BND blue 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 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
131,575 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BND
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BND was last recorded at 131,575 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,490 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
6,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,575 miles
  • 2023 – 131,490 miles
  • 2022 – 116,605 miles
  • 2021 – 105,163 miles
  • 2020 – 93,523 miles
  • 2019 – 90,070 miles
  • 2017 – 87,469 miles
  • 2016 – 81,057 miles
  • 2015 – 71,525 miles
  • 2014 – 66,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,575 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Handbrake needs adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,575 miles (+85)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,575 miles
    Test number
    798403012211
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,490 miles (+37)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,490 miles
    Test number
    198383912934
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail131,453 miles (+14,848)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,453 miles
    Test number
    971268438871
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to major fuel leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to major fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,605 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,605 miles
    Test number
    319952467741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail116,602 miles (+11,439)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,602 miles
    Test number
    694335337054
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass105,163 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    105,163 miles
    Test number
    828561793023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake needs adjustment

  7. Fail105,162 miles (+11,639)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,162 miles
    Test number
    368371902096
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake needs adjustment

  8. Pass93,523 miles (+3,453)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,523 miles
    Test number
    729622918400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,070 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,070 miles
    Test number
    821668906198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    620204712444
    • AdvisoryUndertray & Engine cover fitted

  11. Fail87,469 miles (+6,412)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    928427421201
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUndertray & Engine cover fitted

  12. Pass81,057 miles (+9,532)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,057 miles
    Test number
    958727548751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,525 miles
    Test number
    389098335008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,525 miles (+5,355)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,525 miles
    Test number
    381511623356
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass66,170 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,170 miles
    Test number
    609951484200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,169 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,169 miles
    Test number
    499270584219
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LC61 BND

Does LC61 BND currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 BND expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BND?
The MOT on LC61 BND expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 BND done?
LC61 BND was recorded at 131,575 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 6,039 miles a year.
Has LC61 BND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BND has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 BND 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 BND find?
LC61 BND passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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