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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VBFMOT history

LC61 VBF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 127,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LC61 VBF 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 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,117 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VBF was last recorded at 127,117 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,937 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,180 miles
Average per year
8,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,117 miles
  • 2024 – 124,937 miles
  • 2023 – 107,934 miles
  • 2022 – 93,663 miles
  • 2021 – 76,963 miles
  • 2020 – 61,447 miles
  • 2019 – 50,130 miles
  • 2018 – 47,941 miles
  • 2017 – 44,201 miles
  • 2016 – 41,172 miles
  • 2015 – 37,204 miles
  • 2014 – 31,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,117 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low on long side of pad

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,117 miles (+2,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,117 miles
    Test number
    871918455732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass124,937 miles (+17,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,937 miles
    Test number
    445222082719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass107,934 miles (+14,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,934 miles
    Test number
    451940220171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,663 miles (+16,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,663 miles
    Test number
    184598093148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass76,963 miles (+15,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,963 miles
    Test number
    547841521986
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass61,447 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,447 miles
    Test number
    928195598495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low on long side of pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail61,371 miles (+11,241)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,371 miles
    Test number
    788491795552
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm just below limit,bald on inner edge and casing lines visible (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low on long side of pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass50,130 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    102699618910
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail50,128 miles (+2,187)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,128 miles
    Test number
    394237074810
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass47,941 miles (+3,740)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,941 miles
    Test number
    840739016998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass44,201 miles (+3,029)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,201 miles
    Test number
    467238186856
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread bars and degrading
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking in tread bars and degrading
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass41,172 miles (+3,968)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,172 miles
    Test number
    520340638104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,204 miles (+5,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,204 miles
    Test number
    549107500106
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low from outer edge also has several cuts on treads but not deep to cords

  14. Pass31,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,585 miles
    Test number
    666262334392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VBF

Does LC61 VBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VBF is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VBF?
The MOT on LC61 VBF is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VBF done?
LC61 VBF was recorded at 127,117 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,573 miles a year.
Has LC61 VBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VBF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LC61 VBF 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 VBF find?
LC61 VBF passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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