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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 OFAMOT history

LC61 OFA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 181,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LC61 OFA 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 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,910 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 OFA
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
26 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 OFA was last recorded at 181,910 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 5,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
176,167 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,743 miles
Average per year
11,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,910 miles
  • 2024 – 176,167 miles
  • 2023 – 169,312 miles
  • 2022 – 162,081 miles
  • 2021 – 153,322 miles
  • 2020 – 143,898 miles
  • 2019 – 135,056 miles
  • 2018 – 124,978 miles
  • 2017 – 108,441 miles
  • 2016 – 88,602 miles
  • 2015 – 68,552 miles
  • 2014 – 50,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,910 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,910 miles (+5,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    181,910 miles
    Test number
    868856542659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass176,167 miles (+6,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    176,167 miles
    Test number
    696095218572
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass169,312 miles (+7,231)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,312 miles
    Test number
    398230497830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,081 miles (+8,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,081 miles
    Test number
    478594892976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass153,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    153,322 miles
    Test number
    939256507222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail153,322 miles (+9,424)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,322 miles
    Test number
    521292606955
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass143,898 miles (+8,842)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,898 miles
    Test number
    454026818660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,056 miles (+10,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,056 miles
    Test number
    640614582888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass124,978 miles (+16,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,978 miles
    Test number
    174741427944
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass108,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,441 miles
    Test number
    533826131271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,441 miles (+19,839)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,441 miles
    Test number
    656250631095
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  12. Pass88,602 miles (+20,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    88,602 miles
    Test number
    642692375901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass68,552 miles (+18,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    352439844262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass50,295 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,295 miles
    Test number
    669633294215
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail50,295 miles2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,295 miles
    Test number
    637283394276
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 OFA

Does LC61 OFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 OFA is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 OFA?
The MOT on LC61 OFA is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 OFA done?
LC61 OFA was recorded at 181,910 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 11,964 miles a year.
Has LC61 OFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 OFA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LC61 OFA 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 OFA find?
LC61 OFA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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