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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 ZMYMOT history

LC61 ZMY is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

LC61 ZMY red 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 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,721 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LC61 ZMY was last recorded at 83,721 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,716 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,721 miles
  • 2025 – 82,327 miles
  • 2024 – 79,384 miles
  • 2023 – 76,275 miles
  • 2021 – 63,833 miles
  • 2020 – 60,482 miles
  • 2019 – 58,092 miles
  • 2018 – 54,142 miles
  • 2017 – 49,727 miles
  • 2016 – 44,035 miles
  • 2015 – 37,445 miles
  • 2014 – 25,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,721 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,721 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,721 miles
    Test number
    808562717002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail83,716 miles (+1,389)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,716 miles
    Test number
    435070739279
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Pass82,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,327 miles
    Test number
    669444621653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,326 miles (+2,942)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    411716632023
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bold on inner edges
  5. Pass79,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,384 miles
    Test number
    949861661114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,382 miles (+3,107)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,382 miles
    Test number
    374418072536
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass76,275 miles (+12,442)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    752395826522
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven treadwear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat unable to move back and forth but secure in position
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and un even tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass63,833 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,833 miles
    Test number
    508599597230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,482 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,482 miles
    Test number
    473093313058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,092 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,092 miles
    Test number
    104073679632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,142 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,142 miles
    Test number
    591751250810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,727 miles (+5,692)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,727 miles
    Test number
    999496403076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,035 miles (+6,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,035 miles
    Test number
    149388945458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on 1/2
  14. Pass37,445 miles (+11,896)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,445 miles
    Test number
    878693993172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,549 miles
    Test number
    476233664458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 ZMY

Does LC61 ZMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZMY is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZMY?
The MOT on LC61 ZMY is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 ZMY done?
LC61 ZMY was recorded at 83,721 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 5,166 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZMY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZMY 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 ZMY find?
LC61 ZMY passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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