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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LC61 VDJMOT history

LC61 VDJ is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 66,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LC61 VDJ white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
66,833 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VDJ was last recorded at 66,833 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,182 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,651 miles
Average per year
3,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,833 miles
  • 2025 – 62,182 miles
  • 2024 – 54,839 miles
  • 2023 – 54,321 miles
  • 2022 – 53,590 miles
  • 2020 – 50,970 miles
  • 2019 – 39,099 miles
  • 2018 – 35,123 miles
  • 2017 – 32,544 miles
  • 2016 – 30,625 miles
  • 2015 – 29,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,833 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    66,833 miles
    Test number
    246033744663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail66,833 miles (+4,651)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,833 miles
    Test number
    386610524995
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass62,182 miles (+7,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,182 miles
    Test number
    410894734114
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  4. Pass54,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,839 miles
    Test number
    583439829362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail54,839 miles (+67)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,839 miles
    Test number
    656313894616
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass54,772 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,772 miles
    Test number
    144721886083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,321 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,321 miles
    Test number
    230375832975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,590 miles (+2,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,590 miles
    Test number
    207580241182
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass50,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    50,970 miles
    Test number
    915256440217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,952 miles (+11,853)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,952 miles
    Test number
    101874989193
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass39,099 miles (+3,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,099 miles
    Test number
    528457097939
    • AdvisoryEngine,under-tray,floor,sill,front & rear inner wheel arch covers fitted
  12. Pass35,123 miles (+2,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,123 miles
    Test number
    209137959405
    • AdvisoryEngine and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspections
  13. Pass32,544 miles (+1,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,544 miles
    Test number
    243661697369
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers vfitted
  14. Pass30,625 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,625 miles
    Test number
    129397832956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,684 miles (+318)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,684 miles
    Test number
    426972715184
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass29,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,366 miles
    Test number
    615758205072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VDJ

Does LC61 VDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VDJ is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VDJ?
The MOT on LC61 VDJ is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VDJ done?
LC61 VDJ was recorded at 66,833 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,191 miles a year.
Has LC61 VDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VDJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VDJ 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 VDJ find?
LC61 VDJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded.

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