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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 ZVBMOT history

LC61 ZVB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 185,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2023.

LC61 ZVB black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2024
Mileage
185,749 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2023
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZVB
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 25 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZVB was last recorded at 185,749 miles on 26 Oct 2023, 2,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2018: 157,933 miles, lower than 157,993 miles on 26 Nov 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,638 miles · 16 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,111 miles
Average per year
11,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,749 miles
  • 2022 – 183,638 miles
  • 2021 – 177,894 miles
  • 2020 – 172,297 miles
  • 2019 – 164,582 miles
  • 2018 – 157,933 miles
  • 2017 – 143,699 miles
  • 2016 – 126,423 miles
  • 2015 – 107,982 miles
  • 2014 – 85,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,749 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass185,749 miles (+2,111)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    185,749 miles
    Test number
    982297324219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass183,638 miles (+5,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,638 miles
    Test number
    241098021197
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass177,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    177,894 miles
    Test number
    783860353702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail177,894 miles (+5,597)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,894 miles
    Test number
    159156506907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass172,297 miles (+7,715)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    172,297 miles
    Test number
    719667936343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,582 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    164,582 miles
    Test number
    324004622070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass157,933 miles (-60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    157,933 miles
    Test number
    538962803639
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail157,993 miles (+14,294)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,993 miles
    Test number
    136504828199
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass143,699 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,699 miles
    Test number
    548375603603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,693 miles (+17,270)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,693 miles
    Test number
    915377819167
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass126,423 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    126,423 miles
    Test number
    486142375592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,080 miles (+18,098)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,080 miles
    Test number
    948369926958
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass107,982 miles (+22,452)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,982 miles
    Test number
    211451726230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,530 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,530 miles
    Test number
    767239844309
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDeterioration front number plate.
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear outer edge.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.
    • NoteStone cuts tyre treads.

Questions about LC61 ZVB

Does LC61 ZVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 ZVB expired on 25 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZVB?
The MOT on LC61 ZVB expired on 25 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 ZVB done?
LC61 ZVB was recorded at 185,749 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2023, an average of 11,308 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZVB has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZVB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC61 ZVB find?
LC61 ZVB passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring worn; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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