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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 BTXMOT history

LC61 BTX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 187,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

LC61 BTX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2025
Mileage
187,341 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 BTX
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
10 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 BTX was last recorded at 187,341 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 10,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
176,605 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10,736 miles
Average per year
15,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,341 miles
  • 2023 – 176,605 miles
  • 2022 – 165,137 miles
  • 2021 – 157,457 miles
  • 2020 – 146,605 miles
  • 2019 – 138,481 miles
  • 2018 – 99,792 miles
  • 2017 – 59,611 miles
  • 2016 – 58,160 miles
  • 2015 – 46,685 miles
  • 2014 – 34,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,341 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,341 miles (+10,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    187,341 miles
    Test number
    778827245264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass176,605 miles (+11,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    176,605 miles
    Test number
    191893700062
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass165,137 miles (+7,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    165,137 miles
    Test number
    888340983885
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass157,457 miles (+10,852)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,457 miles
    Test number
    783624183912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,605 miles (+8,124)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,605 miles
    Test number
    504088208311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,481 miles
    Test number
    256291482623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail138,481 miles (+10,396)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,481 miles
    Test number
    999704988629
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass128,085 miles (+28,293)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,085 miles
    Test number
    535545125537
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass99,792 miles (+40,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,792 miles
    Test number
    996767031949
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass59,611 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,611 miles
    Test number
    617975902068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,160 miles (+11,475)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,160 miles
    Test number
    345173311215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,685 miles (+11,918)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    191933793825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    34,767 miles
    Test number
    979858664271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,767 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,767 miles
    Test number
    635978564241
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC61 BTX

Does LC61 BTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 BTX expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 BTX?
The MOT on LC61 BTX expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 BTX done?
LC61 BTX was recorded at 187,341 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 15,264 miles a year.
Has LC61 BTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 BTX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LC61 BTX 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 BTX find?
LC61 BTX passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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