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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 ZUAMOT history

LC61 ZUA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 132,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

LC61 ZUA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
132,232 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZUA was last recorded at 132,232 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 7,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,170 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7,062 miles
Average per year
8,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,232 miles
  • 2024 – 125,170 miles
  • 2023 – 115,412 miles
  • 2022 – 110,281 miles
  • 2021 – 103,094 miles
  • 2020 – 96,597 miles
  • 2019 – 85,501 miles
  • 2018 – 74,837 miles
  • 2017 – 66,770 miles
  • 2015 – 57,194 miles
  • 2014 – 40,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,232 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,232 miles (+7,062)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    132,232 miles
    Test number
    162541734412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,170 miles
    Test number
    318605224874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail125,170 miles (+9,758)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,170 miles
    Test number
    482938043896
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass115,412 miles (+5,131)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,412 miles
    Test number
    770635101574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,281 miles (+7,187)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,281 miles
    Test number
    357791831356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,094 miles (+6,497)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,094 miles
    Test number
    848652633634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,597 miles (+11,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,597 miles
    Test number
    514476173811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass85,501 miles (+10,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,501 miles
    Test number
    406320507612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
  9. Pass74,837 miles (+8,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,837 miles
    Test number
    737866882153
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad is low
  10. Pass66,770 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,770 miles
    Test number
    314114933616
    • 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)
  11. Fail66,769 miles (+9,575)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,769 miles
    Test number
    165919971101
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
  12. Pass57,194 miles (+16,226)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    304611835416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,968 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,968 miles
    Test number
    535082454332
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

Questions about LC61 ZUA

Does LC61 ZUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 ZUA expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZUA?
The MOT on LC61 ZUA expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 ZUA done?
LC61 ZUA was recorded at 132,232 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 8,645 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZUA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZUA 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 ZUA find?
LC61 ZUA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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