
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass170,994 miles (+19,310)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 170,994 miles
- Test number
- 374792085997
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass131,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 131,536 miles
- Test number
- 694661737977
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass108,907 miles (+8,974)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 108,907 miles
- Test number
- 645173997580
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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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