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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 OEWMOT history

LC61 OEW is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 165,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

LC61 OEW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2026
Mileage
165,194 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 OEW
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
3 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 OEW was last recorded at 165,194 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 14,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,599 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
14,595 miles
Average per year
7,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,194 miles
  • 2024 – 150,599 miles
  • 2023 – 136,022 miles
  • 2022 – 128,015 miles
  • 2021 – 124,300 miles
  • 2020 – 119,577 miles
  • 2019 – 113,447 miles
  • 2017 – 106,797 miles
  • 2016 – 101,264 miles
  • 2015 – 94,144 miles
  • 2014 – 88,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,194 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

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.

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,194 miles (+14,595)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    165,194 miles
    Test number
    127279225100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

  2. Pass150,599 miles (+14,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    150,599 miles
    Test number
    523863464869
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass136,022 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,022 miles
    Test number
    734930465481
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail136,017 miles (+8,002)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,017 miles
    Test number
    903405805800
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass128,015 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,015 miles
    Test number
    703255590905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,300 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,300 miles
    Test number
    840872043268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,577 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,577 miles
    Test number
    903652436785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,447 miles (+6,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,447 miles
    Test number
    594622593872
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass106,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    106,797 miles
    Test number
    722822299607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,797 miles (+5,533)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,797 miles
    Test number
    350131971772
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass101,264 miles (+7,120)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,264 miles
    Test number
    499895002354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,144 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    94,144 miles
    Test number
    529175770285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,571 miles
    Test number
    138337134357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 OEW

Does LC61 OEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 OEW expired on 5 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 OEW?
The MOT on LC61 OEW expired on 5 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 OEW done?
LC61 OEW was recorded at 165,194 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 7,416 miles a year.
Has LC61 OEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 OEW has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 OEW 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 OEW find?
LC61 OEW passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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