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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 YNSMOT history

LC61 YNS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 186,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LC61 YNS blue 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 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
186,997 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 YNS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 YNS was last recorded at 186,997 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,900 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
9,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,997 miles
  • 2025 – 175,594 miles
  • 2024 – 165,959 miles
  • 2023 – 156,193 miles
  • 2022 – 146,722 miles
  • 2021 – 140,677 miles
  • 2020 – 135,401 miles
  • 2019 – 127,387 miles
  • 2017 – 119,304 miles
  • 2016 – 101,948 miles
  • 2014 – 83,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,997 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,997 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    186,997 miles
    Test number
    837084357382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail186,900 miles (+11,306)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,900 miles
    Test number
    117415574036
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,594 miles (+9,635)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,594 miles
    Test number
    692577295774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,959 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    165,959 miles
    Test number
    509212722567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail165,459 miles (+9,266)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,459 miles
    Test number
    220989776242
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass156,193 miles (+9,471)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,193 miles
    Test number
    893353006005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,722 miles
    Test number
    473854362170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail146,722 miles (+6,045)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,722 miles
    Test number
    562092839950
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass140,677 miles (+5,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,677 miles
    Test number
    634786362371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass135,401 miles (+8,014)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,401 miles
    Test number
    669890712136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,387 miles (+8,083)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,387 miles
    Test number
    227165844443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,304 miles (+8,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,304 miles
    Test number
    624119794050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass110,460 miles (+8,512)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,460 miles
    Test number
    813630908503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,948 miles (+18,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,948 miles
    Test number
    728177128375
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass83,295 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,295 miles
    Test number
    668317454381
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LC61 YNS

Does LC61 YNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 YNS is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 YNS?
The MOT on LC61 YNS is valid until 16 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 YNS done?
LC61 YNS was recorded at 186,997 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 9,290 miles a year.
Has LC61 YNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 YNS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 YNS 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 YNS find?
LC61 YNS passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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