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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 RCUMOT history

LC61 RCU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 112,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LC61 RCU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,249 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 RCU
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
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 RCU was last recorded at 112,249 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 5,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,529 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,720 miles
Average per year
7,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,249 miles
  • 2025 – 106,529 miles
  • 2024 – 101,800 miles
  • 2023 – 96,189 miles
  • 2022 – 90,856 miles
  • 2021 – 84,842 miles
  • 2020 – 80,227 miles
  • 2019 – 72,515 miles
  • 2018 – 62,067 miles
  • 2017 – 52,913 miles
  • 2016 – 41,644 miles
  • 2015 – 41,644 miles
  • 2014 – 31,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,249 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,249 miles (+5,720)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,249 miles
    Test number
    921520654556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

  2. Pass106,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,529 miles
    Test number
    238019009226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail106,527 miles (+4,727)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,527 miles
    Test number
    799552008229
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,800 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,800 miles
    Test number
    768318119628
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail101,799 miles (+5,610)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,799 miles
    Test number
    455608991087
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,189 miles (+5,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,189 miles
    Test number
    952497541583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass90,856 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,856 miles
    Test number
    817724070589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,842 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,842 miles
    Test number
    863491611090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,227 miles (+7,712)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,227 miles
    Test number
    418574899050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,515 miles (+10,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,515 miles
    Test number
    888022973984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,067 miles (+9,154)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,067 miles
    Test number
    273676468322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,913 miles (+11,269)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    871936794110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,644 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,644 miles
    Test number
    907795034202
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sidewall split(between sidewall and tread blocks) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail41,644 miles (+9,923)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,644 miles
    Test number
    627132083758
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass31,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,721 miles
    Test number
    636902414308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 RCU

Does LC61 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 RCU is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 RCU?
The MOT on LC61 RCU is valid until 16 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 RCU done?
LC61 RCU was recorded at 112,249 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 7,106 miles a year.
Has LC61 RCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 RCU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 RCU 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 RCU find?
LC61 RCU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush; nearside rear road wheel fractured at bridge over valve; offside rear lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush, and 1 more.

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