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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VZVMOT history

LC61 VZV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 134,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LC61 VZV silver 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 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,487 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VZV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VZV was last recorded at 134,487 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,486 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,487 miles
  • 2025 – 124,124 miles
  • 2024 – 122,070 miles
  • 2023 – 115,012 miles
  • 2022 – 109,084 miles
  • 2021 – 99,662 miles
  • 2020 – 88,942 miles
  • 2019 – 84,913 miles
  • 2018 – 75,530 miles
  • 2017 – 65,185 miles
  • 2016 – 55,234 miles
  • 2015 – 45,869 miles
  • 2014 – 37,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,487 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,487 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,487 miles
    Test number
    673693837936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail134,486 miles (+10,362)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,486 miles
    Test number
    514768968958
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35 ZR 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR & OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass124,124 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,124 miles
    Test number
    544065269818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,070 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,070 miles
    Test number
    975789777989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,012 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,012 miles
    Test number
    475885335095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,084 miles (+9,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,084 miles
    Test number
    666545299387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass99,662 miles (+10,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,662 miles
    Test number
    820890339309
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and Undertrays fitted

  8. Pass88,942 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,942 miles
    Test number
    523597195187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,913 miles (+9,383)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,913 miles
    Test number
    545122416008
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,530 miles (+10,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,530 miles
    Test number
    992174860921
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    145907613776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail65,185 miles (+9,951)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    367406468228
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass55,234 miles (+9,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,234 miles
    Test number
    143566691571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass45,869 miles (+8,062)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,869 miles
    Test number
    667042962299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,807 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,807 miles
    Test number
    427383554427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 VZV

Does LC61 VZV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VZV is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VZV?
The MOT on LC61 VZV is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VZV done?
LC61 VZV was recorded at 134,487 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 8,340 miles a year.
Has LC61 VZV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VZV has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VZV 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 VZV find?
LC61 VZV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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