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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 FTFMOT history

LC61 FTF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 176,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

LC61 FTF 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 3 Nov 2025
Mileage
176,250 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 FTF
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
7 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 FTF was last recorded at 176,250 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 8,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,191 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
8,059 miles
Average per year
10,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,250 miles
  • 2023 – 168,191 miles
  • 2022 – 161,707 miles
  • 2021 – 150,158 miles
  • 2020 – 126,855 miles
  • 2019 – 118,376 miles
  • 2017 – 97,939 miles
  • 2016 – 86,179 miles
  • 2015 – 75,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,250 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,250 miles (+8,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    176,250 miles
    Test number
    687648785984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass168,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,191 miles
    Test number
    468993796980
    • AdvisoryHandbrake weak on ns

  3. Fail168,191 miles (+6,484)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,191 miles
    Test number
    931257521063
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake weak on ns

  4. Pass161,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,707 miles
    Test number
    700902872515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,707 miles (+11,549)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,707 miles
    Test number
    383186866384
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass150,158 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    150,158 miles
    Test number
    833553943317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,899 miles (+23,044)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,899 miles
    Test number
    478753996143
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass126,855 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,855 miles
    Test number
    319249224802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,376 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,376 miles
    Test number
    206962931550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail118,376 miles (+20,437)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,376 miles
    Test number
    853516827470
    • MajorNearside Front Brake insecure pad retaining clip (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake insecure pad retaining clip (1.1.21 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass97,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    97,939 miles
    Test number
    605029018793
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail97,939 miles (+11,760)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,939 miles
    Test number
    250002825390
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section broken (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass86,179 miles (+11,056)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,179 miles
    Test number
    115158610033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,123 miles
    Test number
    219529025052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 FTF

Does LC61 FTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 FTF expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 FTF?
The MOT on LC61 FTF expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 FTF done?
LC61 FTF was recorded at 176,250 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 10,355 miles a year.
Has LC61 FTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 FTF has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 FTF 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 FTF find?
LC61 FTF passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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