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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VBKMOT history

LC61 VBK is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LC61 VBK white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,447 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VBK
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
19 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VBK was last recorded at 142,447 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
138,729 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,718 miles
Average per year
10,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,447 miles
  • 2025 – 138,729 miles
  • 2024 – 133,682 miles
  • 2023 – 120,834 miles
  • 2022 – 110,826 miles
  • 2021 – 105,734 miles
  • 2020 – 100,865 miles
  • 2019 – 100,835 miles
  • 2018 – 77,173 miles
  • 2017 – 61,733 miles
  • 2016 – 52,350 miles
  • 2015 – 39,823 miles
  • 2014 – 25,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,447 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,447 miles (+3,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,447 miles
    Test number
    822198823937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    138,729 miles
    Test number
    445340010704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,728 miles (+5,046)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,728 miles
    Test number
    201434275437
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,682 miles (+12,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,682 miles
    Test number
    983029766031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass120,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,834 miles
    Test number
    269775467317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,834 miles (+10,008)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,834 miles
    Test number
    759265879521
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,826 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,826 miles
    Test number
    938051216456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,734 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,734 miles
    Test number
    780726858803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,865 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,865 miles
    Test number
    798398710828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,835 miles (+6,491)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,835 miles
    Test number
    445277192803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,344 miles (+17,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    94,344 miles
    Test number
    918142672651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass77,173 miles (+15,440)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,173 miles
    Test number
    235961920061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,733 miles (+9,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,733 miles
    Test number
    522740386070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge

  14. Pass52,350 miles (+12,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,350 miles
    Test number
    292357480701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNo revs but clean exhaust

  15. Pass39,823 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    828228275134
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail39,823 miles (+14,085)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    566518775178
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass25,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,738 miles
    Test number
    525785074193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VBK

Does LC61 VBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VBK is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VBK?
The MOT on LC61 VBK is valid until 31 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 VBK done?
LC61 VBK was recorded at 142,447 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 10,059 miles a year.
Has LC61 VBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VBK has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 VBK 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 VBK find?
LC61 VBK passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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