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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LP61 CUCMOT history

LP61 CUC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 80,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

LP61 CUC 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 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,378 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 CUC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 CUC was last recorded at 80,378 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,377 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,378 miles
  • 2025 – 75,408 miles
  • 2024 – 65,476 miles
  • 2023 – 52,681 miles
  • 2022 – 48,506 miles
  • 2021 – 44,025 miles
  • 2020 – 41,074 miles
  • 2019 – 37,970 miles
  • 2018 – 33,590 miles
  • 2017 – 29,004 miles
  • 2016 – 25,145 miles
  • 2015 – 20,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,378 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,378 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    560452300210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,377 miles (+4,969)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,377 miles
    Test number
    370312505125
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass75,408 miles (+9,932)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,408 miles
    Test number
    764953908502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,476 miles (+12,795)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,476 miles
    Test number
    499128858985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake imbalanced, require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under-trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,681 miles
    Test number
    745666734804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,681 miles (+4,175)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,681 miles
    Test number
    314027503715
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass48,506 miles (+4,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    48,506 miles
    Test number
    294251014459
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass44,025 miles (+2,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    44,025 miles
    Test number
    407360015763
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass41,074 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    938674363883
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail41,074 miles (+3,104)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,074 miles
    Test number
    585642396202
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass37,970 miles (+4,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,970 miles
    Test number
    693104322242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges

  12. Pass33,590 miles (+4,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,590 miles
    Test number
    561359923571
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

  13. Pass29,004 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,004 miles
    Test number
    156883783661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,145 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,145 miles
    Test number
    195844660335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,275 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,275 miles
    Test number
    266316265173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,267 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,267 miles
    Test number
    799282755130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    18,501 miles
    Test number
    828095315027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 CUC

Does LP61 CUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 CUC is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 CUC?
The MOT on LP61 CUC is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 CUC done?
LP61 CUC was recorded at 80,378 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,372 miles a year.
Has LP61 CUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 CUC has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 CUC 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 LP61 CUC find?
LP61 CUC passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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