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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 JVAMOT history

LC61 JVA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 163,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LC61 JVA black 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 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
163,746 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 JVA
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
1 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 JVA was last recorded at 163,746 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 9,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,949 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,797 miles
Average per year
10,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,746 miles
  • 2025 – 153,949 miles
  • 2024 – 141,239 miles
  • 2023 – 132,306 miles
  • 2022 – 123,818 miles
  • 2021 – 117,990 miles
  • 2020 – 112,383 miles
  • 2019 – 103,403 miles
  • 2018 – 87,326 miles
  • 2017 – 76,388 miles
  • 2016 – 67,124 miles
  • 2015 – 55,450 miles
  • 2014 – 39,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,746 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,746 miles (+9,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    163,746 miles
    Test number
    476012411530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass153,949 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,949 miles
    Test number
    762005584072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail153,943 miles (+12,704)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,943 miles
    Test number
    968355933821
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass141,239 miles (+8,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    141,239 miles
    Test number
    878892222653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass132,306 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,306 miles
    Test number
    188219859371
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  6. Fail132,305 miles (+8,487)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,305 miles
    Test number
    210757890209
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  7. Pass123,818 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,818 miles
    Test number
    391230367222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,990 miles
    Test number
    549306852152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,990 miles (+5,607)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,990 miles
    Test number
    889985103775
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass112,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,383 miles
    Test number
    826424347660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,383 miles (+8,980)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,383 miles
    Test number
    388561280135
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass103,403 miles (+16,077)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,403 miles
    Test number
    998122753978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,326 miles
    Test number
    844706906987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,326 miles (+10,938)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,326 miles
    Test number
    551050683562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake has slight bind
  15. Pass76,388 miles (+9,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,388 miles
    Test number
    920462276578
    • AdvisoryRear tyres both wearing slightly low on edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass67,124 miles (+11,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,124 miles
    Test number
    413369940289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass55,450 miles (+15,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,450 miles
    Test number
    739917125811
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under cover's obscuring view of component's.
  18. Pass39,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,812 miles
    Test number
    449545034318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 JVA

Does LC61 JVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 JVA is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 JVA?
The MOT on LC61 JVA is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 JVA done?
LC61 JVA was recorded at 163,746 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 10,527 miles a year.
Has LC61 JVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 JVA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 JVA 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 JVA find?
LC61 JVA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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