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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 ZNAMOT history

LC61 ZNA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 79,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LC61 ZNA blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,547 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZNA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC61 ZNA was last recorded at 79,547 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 5,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,776 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
5,771 miles
Average per year
5,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,547 miles
  • 2025 – 73,776 miles
  • 2024 – 70,745 miles
  • 2023 – 67,424 miles
  • 2022 – 63,360 miles
  • 2021 – 55,489 miles
  • 2020 – 49,432 miles
  • 2019 – 45,128 miles
  • 2018 – 39,259 miles
  • 2017 – 33,224 miles
  • 2016 – 28,094 miles
  • 2015 – 21,185 miles
  • 2014 – 14,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail79,547 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail79,547 miles (+5,771)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,547 miles
    Test number
    498686403194
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass73,776 miles (+3,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,776 miles
    Test number
    293395920181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass70,745 miles (+3,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,745 miles
    Test number
    471538379913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass67,424 miles (+4,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,424 miles
    Test number
    436996758092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass63,360 miles (+7,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,360 miles
    Test number
    334756414142
    • 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))

  6. Pass55,489 miles (+6,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,489 miles
    Test number
    449801392097
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass49,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,432 miles
    Test number
    445435240793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,424 miles (+4,296)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,424 miles
    Test number
    619843454035
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass45,128 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,128 miles
    Test number
    700694097521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,259 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,259 miles
    Test number
    975448729513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,224 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,224 miles
    Test number
    411051231569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,094 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,094 miles
    Test number
    230145304844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,093 miles (+6,908)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,093 miles
    Test number
    623394916850
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass21,185 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21,185 miles
    Test number
    400708070440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,634 miles (+7,825)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    14,634 miles
    Test number
    778227154360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    6,809 miles
    Test number
    189206414458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 ZNA

Does LC61 ZNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZNA is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZNA?
The MOT on LC61 ZNA is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 ZNA done?
LC61 ZNA was recorded at 79,547 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,718 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZNA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZNA 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 ZNA find?
LC61 ZNA failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside front nail in tyre; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18, and 3 more.

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