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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 JVMMOT history

LC61 JVM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LC61 JVM 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 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,397 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 JVM
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
14 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 JVM was last recorded at 156,397 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 12,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,760 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,637 miles
Average per year
10,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,397 miles
  • 2025 – 143,760 miles
  • 2024 – 132,975 miles
  • 2023 – 120,079 miles
  • 2022 – 103,375 miles
  • 2021 – 87,302 miles
  • 2020 – 76,697 miles
  • 2019 – 60,200 miles
  • 2018 – 45,074 miles
  • 2017 – 43,640 miles
  • 2015 – 38,994 miles
  • 2014 – 34,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,397 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes swelling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,397 miles (+12,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,397 miles
    Test number
    899875820327
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass143,760 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,760 miles
    Test number
    648820751922
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail143,745 miles (+10,770)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,745 miles
    Test number
    400436692174
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested no brake pad metal on metal (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass132,975 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    132,975 miles
    Test number
    580919022190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Fail132,960 miles (+12,881)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,960 miles
    Test number
    692833569173
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass120,079 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,079 miles
    Test number
    812770564183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes swelling (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail120,063 miles (+16,688)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,063 miles
    Test number
    900377183660
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes swelling (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,375 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,375 miles
    Test number
    125860014087
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail103,359 miles (+16,057)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,359 miles
    Test number
    966373634218
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure flexy broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly seated? (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,302 miles (+10,605)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    778763632241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,697 miles (+16,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,697 miles
    Test number
    557149589191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFas not detected

  12. Pass60,200 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,200 miles
    Test number
    913728588061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail60,190 miles (+15,116)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,190 miles
    Test number
    680714392640
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass45,074 miles (+1,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,074 miles
    Test number
    917769947623
    • AdvisoryNot all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

  15. Pass43,640 miles (+4,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,640 miles
    Test number
    882771202676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass38,994 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,994 miles
    Test number
    388934383836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,588 miles
    Test number
    477140704396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 JVM

Does LC61 JVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 JVM is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 JVM?
The MOT on LC61 JVM is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 JVM done?
LC61 JVM was recorded at 156,397 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 10,644 miles a year.
Has LC61 JVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 JVM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 JVM 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 JVM find?
LC61 JVM passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arms; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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