BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LR61 EKCMOT history
LR61 EKC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,994 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 159,994 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 10 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,910 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 EKC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 9 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR61 EKC was last recorded at 159,994 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 26,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 133,484 miles · 16 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 26,510 miles
- Average per year
- 8,910 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,994 miles
- 2024 – 133,484 miles
- 2022 – 118,901 miles
- 2021 – 111,989 miles
- 2020 – 108,303 miles
- 2019 – 103,180 miles
- 2017 – 94,089 miles
- 2016 – 83,917 miles
- 2015 – 75,569 miles
- 2014 – 59,275 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,994 miles
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Road wheel slightly distorted both rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,994 miles (+26,510)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 159,994 miles
- Test number
- 812096310248
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,484 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 133,484 miles
- Test number
- 829623612728
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail133,484 miles (+14,583)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,484 miles
- Test number
- 520576663631
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass118,901 miles (+63)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 118,901 miles
- Test number
- 288258845440
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail118,838 miles (+6,849)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,838 miles
- Test number
- 288108566046
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass111,989 miles (+14)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 111,989 miles
- Test number
- 375477430295
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
Fail111,975 miles (+3,672)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,975 miles
- Test number
- 127571694127
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure light on
Pass108,303 miles (+5,123)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 108,303 miles
- Test number
- 994998285986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,180 miles (+15)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 103,180 miles
- Test number
- 169116035516
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Fail103,165 miles (+9,076)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,165 miles
- Test number
- 777571004031
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Pass94,089 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 94,089 miles
- Test number
- 128304402343
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension strut damp
- AdvisoryRear brake pad(s) getting low
Fail94,064 miles (+10,147)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,064 miles
- Test number
- 467773361848
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension strut damp
- AdvisoryRear brake pad(s) getting low
Pass83,917 miles (+123)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 83,917 miles
- Test number
- 897844666183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,794 miles (+8,225)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,794 miles
- Test number
- 935365750915
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass75,569 miles (+306)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 75,569 miles
- Test number
- 830164023612
- AdvisoryAll brake discs lipped
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn low on edges
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail75,263 miles (+15,988)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,263 miles
- Test number
- 888566141302
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40r18 (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryAll brake discs lipped
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn low on edges
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass59,275 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 59,275 miles
- Test number
- 906700814331
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Questions about LR61 EKC
- Does LR61 EKC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 EKC is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 EKC?
- The MOT on LR61 EKC is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR61 EKC done?
- LR61 EKC was recorded at 159,994 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 8,910 miles a year.
- Has LR61 EKC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 EKC has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR61 EKC 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 LR61 EKC find?
- LR61 EKC passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: obligatory mirror slightly loose; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, and 1 more.
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