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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VCPMOT history

LC61 VCP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 194,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LC61 VCP grey 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
194,198 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VCP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VCP was last recorded at 194,198 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 7,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,476 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,722 miles
Average per year
11,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,198 miles
  • 2025 – 186,476 miles
  • 2024 – 170,994 miles
  • 2023 – 151,684 miles
  • 2022 – 131,536 miles
  • 2021 – 125,922 miles
  • 2020 – 122,228 miles
  • 2019 – 115,460 miles
  • 2018 – 108,907 miles
  • 2016 – 99,933 miles
  • 2015 – 81,867 miles
  • 2014 – 62,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,198 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass194,198 miles (+7,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    194,198 miles
    Test number
    483378400269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass186,476 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    186,476 miles
    Test number
    580055605314
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail186,476 miles (+15,482)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,476 miles
    Test number
    526043192714
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass170,994 miles (+19,310)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,994 miles
    Test number
    374792085997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,684 miles (+20,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,684 miles
    Test number
    895757576416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  6. Pass131,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,536 miles
    Test number
    694661737977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,536 miles (+5,614)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,536 miles
    Test number
    324621082754
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass125,922 miles (+3,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,922 miles
    Test number
    613152859213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass122,228 miles (+6,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,228 miles
    Test number
    383546386381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass115,460 miles (+6,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,460 miles
    Test number
    792399133697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass108,907 miles (+8,974)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,907 miles
    Test number
    645173997580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,933 miles (+18,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,933 miles
    Test number
    587166068227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, worn outer edge.
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass81,867 miles (+19,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,867 miles
    Test number
    424455065757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake performance is poor compared to the offside and is very noisy.
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail62,545 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,545 miles
    Test number
    307569544302
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass62,545 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,545 miles
    Test number
    746469844389
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 VCP

Does LC61 VCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VCP is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VCP?
The MOT on LC61 VCP is valid until 8 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 VCP done?
LC61 VCP was recorded at 194,198 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 11,723 miles a year.
Has LC61 VCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VCP has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 VCP 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 VCP find?
LC61 VCP passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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