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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

LC61 MZZMOT history

LC61 MZZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 166,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LC61 MZZ 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 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,869 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 MZZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 MZZ was last recorded at 166,869 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 9,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,082 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
9,787 miles
Average per year
11,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,869 miles
  • 2024 – 157,082 miles
  • 2023 – 143,793 miles
  • 2022 – 124,138 miles
  • 2021 – 114,643 miles
  • 2020 – 106,055 miles
  • 2019 – 99,061 miles
  • 2018 – 91,674 miles
  • 2017 – 76,340 miles
  • 2016 – 61,451 miles
  • 2014 – 37,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,869 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,869 miles (+9,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,869 miles
    Test number
    878252219899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass157,082 miles (+13,289)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,082 miles
    Test number
    889026467493
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass143,793 miles (+19,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,793 miles
    Test number
    314397805626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass124,138 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,138 miles
    Test number
    998864808787
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail124,138 miles (+9,495)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,138 miles
    Test number
    234017020971
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass114,643 miles (+8,588)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,643 miles
    Test number
    317244282814
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty switch sticks.... (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAfter market exhaust system fitted after dpf
    • AdvisoryNearside main beam light poor...
  7. Pass106,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,055 miles
    Test number
    273499857169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,055 miles (+6,994)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,055 miles
    Test number
    934883096750
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass99,061 miles (+7,387)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,061 miles
    Test number
    676905893900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,674 miles (+15,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,674 miles
    Test number
    452385121184
    • 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)
  11. Pass76,340 miles (+625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,340 miles
    Test number
    221427291590
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges
  12. Fail75,715 miles (+14,264)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,715 miles
    Test number
    647043014955
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges
  13. Pass61,451 miles (+23,792)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,451 miles
    Test number
    698954996258
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs severely worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder very low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder very low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass37,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,659 miles
    Test number
    339694454355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 MZZ

Does LC61 MZZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MZZ is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MZZ?
The MOT on LC61 MZZ is valid until 13 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 MZZ done?
LC61 MZZ was recorded at 166,869 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 11,505 miles a year.
Has LC61 MZZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MZZ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LC61 MZZ 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 MZZ find?
LC61 MZZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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