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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 RCFMOT history

LC61 RCF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

LC61 RCF 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 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,145 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 RCF
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
21 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 RCF was last recorded at 125,145 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 4,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,875 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,270 miles
Average per year
9,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,145 miles
  • 2024 – 120,875 miles
  • 2023 – 104,720 miles
  • 2022 – 72,346 miles
  • 2021 – 71,649 miles
  • 2020 – 66,630 miles
  • 2019 – 61,027 miles
  • 2018 – 53,506 miles
  • 2017 – 44,001 miles
  • 2016 – 28,304 miles
  • 2014 – 16,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,145 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,145 miles (+4,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,145 miles
    Test number
    364101074000
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass120,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,875 miles
    Test number
    483833337114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail120,875 miles (+250)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,875 miles
    Test number
    239072905298
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,625 miles (+70)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,625 miles
    Test number
    702117639743
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail120,555 miles (+15,835)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,555 miles
    Test number
    122320497600
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass104,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    104,720 miles
    Test number
    372789133436
    • 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))

  7. Fail104,720 miles (+32,374)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,720 miles
    Test number
    154033885489
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass72,346 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    72,346 miles
    Test number
    460776081014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,345 miles (+696)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,345 miles
    Test number
    687894331267
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,649 miles (+5,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,649 miles
    Test number
    192779629158
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,630 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,630 miles
    Test number
    133310342772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,027 miles (+7,521)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,027 miles
    Test number
    324749607978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,506 miles (+9,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,506 miles
    Test number
    671939929531
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass44,001 miles (+4,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,001 miles
    Test number
    683774773013
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass39,185 miles (+10,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,185 miles
    Test number
    968100375544
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass28,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,304 miles
    Test number
    727611289038
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail28,304 miles (+11,312)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,304 miles
    Test number
    618680449112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass16,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    16,992 miles
    Test number
    966172744390
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LC61 RCF

Does LC61 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 RCF is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 RCF?
The MOT on LC61 RCF is valid until 22 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 RCF done?
LC61 RCF was recorded at 125,145 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 9,891 miles a year.
Has LC61 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 RCF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 RCF 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 RCF find?
LC61 RCF passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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