BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LC61 JVVMOT history
LC61 JVV is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 185,695 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 185,695 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,979 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 JVV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 5 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 JVV was last recorded at 185,695 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 7,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 178,223 miles · 19 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,472 miles
- Average per year
- 9,979 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,695 miles
- 2025 – 178,223 miles
- 2024 – 168,500 miles
- 2023 – 160,192 miles
- 2022 – 149,399 miles
- 2020 – 140,593 miles
- 2019 – 133,133 miles
- 2018 – 125,910 miles
- 2017 – 118,046 miles
- 2016 – 113,831 miles
- 2015 – 108,224 miles
- 2014 – 73,736 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,695 miles
- 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Emissions too low to obtain reading
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Under trays
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 8 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,695 miles (+7,472)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 185,695 miles
- Test number
- 149184201646
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass178,223 miles (+9,723)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 178,223 miles
- Test number
- 165477341826
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass168,500 miles (+8,308)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 168,500 miles
- Test number
- 528564404918
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass160,192 miles (+10,793)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 160,192 miles
- Test number
- 191606288210
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,399 miles (+8,806)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 149,399 miles
- Test number
- 171560019480
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass140,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 140,593 miles
- Test number
- 127482709682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,590 miles (+7,457)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,590 miles
- Test number
- 490147979752
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass133,133 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 133,133 miles
- Test number
- 393617651623
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to obtain reading
- AdvisoryUnder trays
Fail133,128 miles (+7,218)7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,128 miles
- Test number
- 647001834144
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEmissions too low to obtain reading
- AdvisoryUnder trays
Pass125,910 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 125,910 miles
- Test number
- 414145287338
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components
Fail125,910 miles (+7,864)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,910 miles
- Test number
- 972871684781
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components
Pass118,046 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 118,046 miles
- Test number
- 691061026856
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail118,041 miles (+4,210)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,041 miles
- Test number
- 352869450558
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass113,831 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 113,831 miles
- Test number
- 858408504257
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNo emissions. too low to read
Fail113,830 miles (+5,606)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,830 miles
- Test number
- 744290576277
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNo emissions. too low to read
Pass108,224 miles (+34,488)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 108,224 miles
- Test number
- 187627450327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 73,736 miles
- Test number
- 185672944369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC61 JVV
- Does LC61 JVV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 JVV is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 JVV?
- The MOT on LC61 JVV is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 JVV done?
- LC61 JVV was recorded at 185,695 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 9,979 miles a year.
- Has LC61 JVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 JVV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LC61 JVV 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 JVV find?
- LC61 JVV passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.
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