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BMW X3

Bronze · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

LC61 MBYMOT history

LC61 MBY is a bronze diesel BMW X3 first used on 13 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LC61 MBY bronze BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,168 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 MBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 MBY was last recorded at 86,168 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 4,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,134 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4,034 miles
Average per year
4,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,168 miles
  • 2025 – 79,801 miles
  • 2024 – 77,783 miles
  • 2022 – 75,492 miles
  • 2021 – 69,962 miles
  • 2020 – 63,671 miles
  • 2019 – 60,536 miles
  • 2018 – 57,014 miles
  • 2017 – 46,836 miles
  • 2016 – 41,047 miles
  • 2014 – 34,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,168 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,168 miles (+4,034)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,168 miles
    Test number
    337988471475
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail82,134 miles (+2,333)3 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,134 miles
    Test number
    999175618779
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass79,801 miles (+7)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,801 miles
    Test number
    511396050471
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning illuminated on dash - N/s/f sensor wire is broken
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer, very low across tread, cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerably cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail79,794 miles (+2,011)3 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,794 miles
    Test number
    104663372646
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (steel) arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working LED lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is illuminated on dash - N/s/f sensor broken and adrift
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Considerable cracking/damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on outer, very low across tread, cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing in tread and on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass77,783 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,783 miles
    Test number
    576039944210
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre completely bald on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail77,778 miles (+2,286)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,778 miles
    Test number
    861087313188
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets not hitting screen possible blocked (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers completely split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp insecure. (brackets broken) (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre completely bald on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass75,492 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,492 miles
    Test number
    481125222861
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low edges worn and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor snapped bringing brake pad low message on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play possibly inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp slightly insecure when bonnet open
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail75,492 miles (+5,530)2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,492 miles
    Test number
    932408118099
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low edges worn and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor snapped bringing brake pad low message on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play possibly inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp slightly insecure when bonnet open
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass69,962 miles (+6,291)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    593699213227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,671 miles
    Test number
    536073806505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail63,671 miles (+3,135)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,671 miles
    Test number
    831467660948
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass60,536 miles (+3,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,536 miles
    Test number
    369148147270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass57,014 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,014 miles
    Test number
    382253864289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,247 miles (+6,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    53,247 miles
    Test number
    522619645974
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre tread on legal limit

  15. Pass46,836 miles (+5,789)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    631741615163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,047 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,047 miles
    Test number
    910454267899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,040 miles (+6,873)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,040 miles
    Test number
    293556969567
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rears (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass34,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,167 miles
    Test number
    398725114372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 MBY

Does LC61 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MBY is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MBY?
The MOT on LC61 MBY is valid until 9 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 MBY done?
LC61 MBY was recorded at 86,168 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,396 miles a year.
Has LC61 MBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MBY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 MBY 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 MBY find?
LC61 MBY passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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