
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass123,818 miles (+5,828)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 123,818 miles
- Test number
- 391230367222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,990 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 117,990 miles
- Test number
- 549306852152
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass112,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 112,383 miles
- Test number
- 826424347660
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass103,403 miles (+16,077)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,403 miles
- Test number
- 998122753978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,326 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 87,326 miles
- Test number
- 844706906987
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
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.
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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