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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 ELVMOT history

LC61 ELV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

LC61 ELV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
180,376 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ELV
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
18 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ELV was last recorded at 180,376 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 11,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,905 miles · 21 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
11,471 miles
Average per year
10,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,376 miles
  • 2024 – 168,905 miles
  • 2023 – 165,922 miles
  • 2022 – 159,391 miles
  • 2021 – 151,145 miles
  • 2020 – 144,754 miles
  • 2019 – 138,191 miles
  • 2018 – 130,982 miles
  • 2017 – 123,646 miles
  • 2016 – 105,699 miles
  • 2015 – 100,996 miles
  • 2014 – 71,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,376 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Alloy repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass180,376 miles (+11,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    180,376 miles
    Test number
    630386036195
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,905 miles (+2,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    168,905 miles
    Test number
    329674555125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass165,922 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    165,922 miles
    Test number
    851474562994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  4. Fail165,922 miles (+6,531)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,922 miles
    Test number
    926095203435
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  5. Pass159,391 miles (+8,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    159,391 miles
    Test number
    213974885492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass151,145 miles (+6,391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    151,145 miles
    Test number
    543845712014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,754 miles (+6,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    144,754 miles
    Test number
    297724149070
    • AdvisoryAdvise undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass138,191 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,191 miles
    Test number
    254540597139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Alloy repaired

  9. Fail138,164 miles (+7,182)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,164 miles
    Test number
    801886326466
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Alloy repaired

  10. Pass130,982 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,982 miles
    Test number
    776790764078
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail130,935 miles (+7,289)3 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,935 miles
    Test number
    455738520805
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass123,646 miles (+17,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,646 miles
    Test number
    457547055244
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass105,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,699 miles
    Test number
    292275347890
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail105,699 miles (+4,703)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,699 miles
    Test number
    579907066951
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass100,996 miles (+29,570)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,996 miles
    Test number
    600281835131
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass71,426 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,426 miles
    Test number
    999052384238
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC61 ELV

Does LC61 ELV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 ELV expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ELV?
The MOT on LC61 ELV expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 ELV done?
LC61 ELV was recorded at 180,376 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 10,100 miles a year.
Has LC61 ELV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ELV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 ELV 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 ELV find?
LC61 ELV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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