BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc
LC61 VDGMOT history
LC61 VDG is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 167,768 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,227 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 VDG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 20 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 VDG was last recorded at 167,768 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 9,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,108 miles · 12 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,660 miles
- Average per year
- 11,227 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,768 miles
- 2025 – 158,108 miles
- 2024 – 148,507 miles
- 2023 – 134,639 miles
- 2022 – 125,389 miles
- 2021 – 115,042 miles
- 2020 – 102,431 miles
- 2019 – 93,095 miles
- 2018 – 82,935 miles
- 2017 – 70,905 miles
- 2016 – 63,026 miles
- 2015 – 50,222 miles
- 2014 – 35,877 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,768 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 17 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,768 miles (+9,660)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 167,768 miles
- Test number
- 954364157024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,108 miles (+115)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 158,108 miles
- Test number
- 192735838129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn edges inner and outer.
Fail157,993 miles (+9,486)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,993 miles
- Test number
- 917676712356
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass148,507 miles (+13,868)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 148,507 miles
- Test number
- 772776384247
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass134,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 134,639 miles
- Test number
- 862562917914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,639 miles (+9,250)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,639 miles
- Test number
- 906157824299
- MajorOffside Front 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass125,389 miles (+10,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 125,389 miles
- Test number
- 948943387861
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stright arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower movement in inner attachment
Pass115,042 miles (+506)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 115,042 miles
- Test number
- 163655139465
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail114,536 miles (+12,105)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,536 miles
- Test number
- 958296300655
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass102,431 miles (+9,336)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 102,431 miles
- Test number
- 812053093948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,095 miles (+10,160)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 93,095 miles
- Test number
- 344136136445
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass82,935 miles (+12,030)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 82,935 miles
- Test number
- 235863103630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,905 miles (+7,879)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 70,905 miles
- Test number
- 728798536865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,026 miles (+12,804)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 63,026 miles
- Test number
- 318966885215
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass50,222 miles (+14,345)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 50,222 miles
- Test number
- 585261594955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,877 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,877 miles
- Test number
- 107531654327
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass35,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 35,877 miles
- Test number
- 595431954379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC61 VDG
- Does LC61 VDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VDG is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 VDG?
- The MOT on LC61 VDG is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 VDG done?
- LC61 VDG was recorded at 167,768 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 11,227 miles a year.
- Has LC61 VDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 VDG has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC61 VDG 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 VDG find?
- LC61 VDG passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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