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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VAMMOT history

LC61 VAM is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

LC61 VAM white 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 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
178,790 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VAM was last recorded at 178,790 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 3,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,845 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,945 miles
Average per year
13,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,790 miles
  • 2025 – 174,845 miles
  • 2024 – 171,261 miles
  • 2023 – 165,472 miles
  • 2022 – 156,840 miles
  • 2021 – 149,215 miles
  • 2020 – 140,483 miles
  • 2019 – 124,970 miles
  • 2018 – 109,388 miles
  • 2017 – 87,319 miles
  • 2016 – 56,680 miles
  • 2015 – 31,293 miles
  • 2014 – 14,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,790 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,790 miles (+3,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    178,790 miles
    Test number
    575054082372
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass174,845 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,845 miles
    Test number
    751266306567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail174,800 miles (+3,539)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,800 miles
    Test number
    899758706809
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Emissions unable to be completed pipe flexi adrift/ broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorLower Oil leaking excessively from engine underside to rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass171,261 miles (+5,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    171,261 miles
    Test number
    912295360450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,472 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    165,472 miles
    Test number
    582195824408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail165,281 miles (+8,441)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,281 miles
    Test number
    703241131246
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass156,840 miles (+7,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,840 miles
    Test number
    191388023988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass149,215 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,215 miles
    Test number
    839357078505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,483 miles (+15,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,483 miles
    Test number
    321862776790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  10. Pass124,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,970 miles
    Test number
    587553623978
    • Advisory(Engine cover and under trays are fitted).
    • AdvisoryFront Both Sides (Fog lamp lens slightly cracked/damaged)

  11. Fail124,968 miles (+15,580)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,968 miles
    Test number
    965349473981
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Advisory(Engine cover and under trays are fitted).
    • AdvisoryFront Both Sides (Fog lamp lens slightly cracked/damaged)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass109,388 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,388 miles
    Test number
    417518641210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail109,345 miles (+22,026)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,345 miles
    Test number
    425955631697
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass87,319 miles (+129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,319 miles
    Test number
    962162305644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail87,190 miles (+30,510)2 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,190 miles
    Test number
    287423027805
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass56,680 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,680 miles
    Test number
    357144220741
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail56,678 miles (+25,385)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,678 miles
    Test number
    477628728300
    • FailureNearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass31,293 miles (+16,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,293 miles
    Test number
    999210818528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass14,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    14,891 miles
    Test number
    598562144309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VAM

Does LC61 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VAM is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VAM?
The MOT on LC61 VAM is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VAM done?
LC61 VAM was recorded at 178,790 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 13,922 miles a year.
Has LC61 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VAM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 VAM 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 VAM find?
LC61 VAM passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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