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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 3,999 cc

LC61 ZPWMOT history

LC61 ZPW is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 4 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LC61 ZPW black 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,027 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZPW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZPW was last recorded at 90,027 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,610 miles · 11 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,417 miles
Average per year
5,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,027 miles
  • 2024 – 87,610 miles
  • 2023 – 79,964 miles
  • 2022 – 77,782 miles
  • 2021 – 72,928 miles
  • 2020 – 62,835 miles
  • 2019 – 54,547 miles
  • 2018 – 49,925 miles
  • 2017 – 44,450 miles
  • 2016 – 37,108 miles
  • 2015 – 30,411 miles
  • 2014 – 22,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,027 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front tyre tread worn on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,027 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,027 miles
    Test number
    378483235146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,610 miles (+7,646)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,610 miles
    Test number
    544530138100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,964 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,964 miles
    Test number
    458955823139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,929 miles (+2,147)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    557026493166
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,782 miles (+4,854)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,782 miles
    Test number
    906225603498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,928 miles (+10,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,928 miles
    Test number
    898948300012
    • 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))

  7. Pass62,835 miles (+8,288)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    174381373146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,547 miles
    Test number
    620414342824
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail54,547 miles (+4,622)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,547 miles
    Test number
    956675182274
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass49,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,925 miles
    Test number
    528291105926
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail49,925 miles (+5,475)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,925 miles
    Test number
    223073109421
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass44,450 miles (+7,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,450 miles
    Test number
    457111611629
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass37,108 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    37,108 miles
    Test number
    268405344392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread worn on both edges

  14. Fail37,106 miles (+6,695)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,106 miles
    Test number
    267216350109
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread worn on both edges

  15. Pass30,411 miles (+8,258)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,411 miles
    Test number
    230968252340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,153 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,153 miles
    Test number
    519724244268
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC61 ZPW

Does LC61 ZPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZPW is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZPW?
The MOT on LC61 ZPW is valid until 3 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 ZPW done?
LC61 ZPW was recorded at 90,027 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,900 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZPW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZPW 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 ZPW find?
LC61 ZPW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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