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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 GVFMOT history

LC61 GVF is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 171,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LC61 GVF blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
171,396 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
12,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 GVF
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
23 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 GVF was last recorded at 171,396 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 13,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
157,755 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,641 miles
Average per year
12,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,396 miles
  • 2024 – 157,755 miles
  • 2023 – 146,402 miles
  • 2022 – 132,182 miles
  • 2021 – 118,393 miles
  • 2020 – 102,848 miles
  • 2019 – 93,412 miles
  • 2018 – 77,489 miles
  • 2017 – 63,419 miles
  • 2016 – 55,133 miles
  • 2015 – 44,496 miles
  • 2014 – 32,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,396 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,396 miles (+13,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    171,396 miles
    Test number
    924504942715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass157,755 miles (+11,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    157,755 miles
    Test number
    759650819277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass146,402 miles (+14,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,402 miles
    Test number
    718815976121
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass132,182 miles (+13,789)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,182 miles
    Test number
    475863010286
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both, len's faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass118,393 miles (+15,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,393 miles
    Test number
    880010641028
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft coupling deteriorated
  6. Pass102,848 miles (+9,436)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,848 miles
    Test number
    996892384185
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust braid coming adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor has caught abs ring slightly (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  7. Pass93,412 miles (+15,923)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    584251568383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,489 miles (+14,070)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,489 miles
    Test number
    605106623393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,419 miles (+8,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,419 miles
    Test number
    969951248670
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp cracked (centre of exhaust)
  10. Pass55,133 miles (+10,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    659198883160
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low on tread on 2mm.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring vision of some components.
  11. Pass44,496 miles (+11,820)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,496 miles
    Test number
    475135643718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,676 miles
    Test number
    419502744332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 GVF

Does LC61 GVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 GVF is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 GVF?
The MOT on LC61 GVF is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 GVF done?
LC61 GVF was recorded at 171,396 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 12,626 miles a year.
Has LC61 GVF ever failed its MOT?
No. LC61 GVF has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LC61 GVF 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 GVF find?
LC61 GVF passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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