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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 FSJMOT history

LC61 FSJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 120,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2025.

LC61 FSJ 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 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
120,464 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 FSJ
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
12 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 FSJ was last recorded at 120,464 miles on 30 Apr 2025, 5,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,282 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
5,182 miles
Average per year
5,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,464 miles
  • 2024 – 115,282 miles
  • 2023 – 110,828 miles
  • 2022 – 109,089 miles
  • 2021 – 106,141 miles
  • 2020 – 103,841 miles
  • 2019 – 98,307 miles
  • 2018 – 91,804 miles
  • 2017 – 89,128 miles
  • 2016 – 81,928 miles
  • 2015 – 73,804 miles
  • 2014 – 64,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,464 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,464 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,464 miles
    Test number
    170836481747
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,464 miles (+5,182)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,464 miles
    Test number
    569380942859
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,282 miles (+4,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    115,282 miles
    Test number
    155076834502
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass110,828 miles (+1,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,828 miles
    Test number
    267121136449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass109,089 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,089 miles
    Test number
    562341938427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,141 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,141 miles
    Test number
    910899854874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    103,841 miles
    Test number
    515589206128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,841 miles (+5,534)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,841 miles
    Test number
    988004281905
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass98,307 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,307 miles
    Test number
    563917735747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,804 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    410568861137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,128 miles (+7,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,128 miles
    Test number
    859650906699
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass81,928 miles (+8,124)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,928 miles
    Test number
    320276489100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,804 miles (+9,286)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,804 miles
    Test number
    256739035475
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass64,518 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,518 miles
    Test number
    356053204396
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail64,515 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,515 miles
    Test number
    699212704369
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LC61 FSJ

Does LC61 FSJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 FSJ expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 FSJ?
The MOT on LC61 FSJ expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 FSJ done?
LC61 FSJ was recorded at 120,464 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2025, an average of 5,327 miles a year.
Has LC61 FSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 FSJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 FSJ 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 FSJ find?
LC61 FSJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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