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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 OEVMOT history

LC61 OEV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2024.

LC61 OEV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2026
Mileage
131,578 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 OEV
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
6 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 OEV was last recorded at 131,578 miles on 19 Dec 2024, 8,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,593 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,985 miles
Average per year
9,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,578 miles
  • 2023 – 113,024 miles
  • 2021 – 101,272 miles
  • 2020 – 82,920 miles
  • 2019 – 78,305 miles
  • 2017 – 71,879 miles
  • 2016 – 53,452 miles
  • 2014 – 39,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,578 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,578 miles (+8,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,578 miles
    Test number
    190906303810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Pass122,593 miles (+9,569)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,593 miles
    Test number
    293087427602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,024 miles (+11,752)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,024 miles
    Test number
    212096569613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,272 miles (+10,313)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,272 miles
    Test number
    734665599455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,959 miles (+8,039)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,959 miles
    Test number
    635956914716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    556020697523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail82,920 miles (+4,615)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,920 miles
    Test number
    394658182936
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass78,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,305 miles
    Test number
    275036575453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,305 miles (+6,426)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,305 miles
    Test number
    303835848347
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,879 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,879 miles
    Test number
    932015890478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,370 miles (+11,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,370 miles
    Test number
    328963973314
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass53,452 miles (+14,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    939175811383
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin REAR (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass39,280 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    39,280 miles
    Test number
    287780344335
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail39,252 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,252 miles
    Test number
    165998734356
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LC61 OEV

Does LC61 OEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 OEV expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 OEV?
The MOT on LC61 OEV expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 OEV done?
LC61 OEV was recorded at 131,578 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2024, an average of 9,194 miles a year.
Has LC61 OEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 OEV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LC61 OEV 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 OEV find?
LC61 OEV passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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