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BMW X3

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

LC61 VFPMOT history

LC61 VFP is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 97,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LC61 VFP black BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,286 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VFP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VFP was last recorded at 97,286 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 5,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,166 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,120 miles
Average per year
7,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,286 miles
  • 2025 – 92,166 miles
  • 2024 – 85,294 miles
  • 2023 – 79,559 miles
  • 2022 – 65,700 miles
  • 2021 – 56,981 miles
  • 2020 – 44,598 miles
  • 2019 – 38,935 miles
  • 2018 – 31,243 miles
  • 2017 – 23,346 miles
  • 2016 – 16,206 miles
  • 2015 – 9,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,286 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,286 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,286 miles
    Test number
    496373875691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    675590798286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail92,166 miles (+6,872)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    687982825249
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass85,294 miles (+5,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,294 miles
    Test number
    123759018473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass79,559 miles (+13,859)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,559 miles
    Test number
    807668773600
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass65,700 miles (+8,719)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,700 miles
    Test number
    886821559578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,981 miles (+6,561)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,981 miles
    Test number
    904922879901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,420 miles (+5,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,420 miles
    Test number
    210428200748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass44,598 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,598 miles
    Test number
    375761491717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,935 miles (+7,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    38,935 miles
    Test number
    644514147518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass31,243 miles (+7,897)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,243 miles
    Test number
    202638331602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,346 miles (+7,140)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    23,346 miles
    Test number
    393521770162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    16,206 miles
    Test number
    608772914608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail16,206 miles (+6,923)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,206 miles
    Test number
    670522053930
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass9,283 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    9,283 miles
    Test number
    728207515191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    8,723 miles
    Test number
    185636705052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VFP

Does LC61 VFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VFP is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VFP?
The MOT on LC61 VFP is valid until 22 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 VFP done?
LC61 VFP was recorded at 97,286 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 7,561 miles a year.
Has LC61 VFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VFP has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 VFP 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 VFP find?
LC61 VFP passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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