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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,896 cc

P261 LCCMOT history

P261 LCC is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

P261 LCC red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2025
Mileage
154,778 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P261 LCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
9 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P261 LCC was last recorded at 154,778 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2016: 149,523 miles, lower than 229,218 miles on 23 Jan 2015.
  • 20 May 2022: 153,934 miles, lower than 157,400 miles on 27 Jan 2017.

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
154,118 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
660 miles
Average per year
2,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,778 miles
  • 2023 – 154,118 miles
  • 2022 – 153,949 miles
  • 2017 – 157,400 miles
  • 2016 – 149,523 miles
  • 2015 – 229,218 miles
  • 2013 – 220,221 miles
  • 2012 – 176,873 miles
  • 2008 – 118,159 miles
  • 2007 – 111,114 miles
  • 2006 – 99,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,778 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS INSID & OUT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,778 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,778 miles
    Test number
    616468865969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,118 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,118 miles
    Test number
    960824255296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,949 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    153,949 miles
    Test number
    622454378658
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS INSID & OUT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail153,934 miles (-3,466)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,934 miles
    Test number
    501406195168
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH HEAD LAMPS (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS INSID & OUT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass157,400 miles (+7,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    157,400 miles
    Test number
    648305354141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroded

  6. Pass149,523 miles (-79,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,523 miles
    Test number
    742325825556
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass229,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    229,218 miles
    Test number
    749153125074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  8. Fail229,218 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,218 miles
    Test number
    336272125001
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  9. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    105072624476
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. FailMileage not read2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    526700424004
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass220,221 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    220,221 miles
    Test number
    476449223007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre damage to inner wall

  12. Fail220,220 miles (+43,347)8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,220 miles
    Test number
    908984423009
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre damage to inner wall

  13. Pass176,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    176,873 miles
    Test number
    108994722420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail176,871 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,871 miles
    Test number
    128554322460
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    527276821015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    856966821094
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    233995520057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. FailMileage not read1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    272945820070
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    632474668318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. FailMileage not read4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    550154468356
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass118,159 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    118,159 miles
    Test number
    560691918010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail118,158 miles (+7,044)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,158 miles
    Test number
    472399908041
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass111,114 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    970358417022
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail111,114 miles (+11,323)3 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    853697017097
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass99,791 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    99,791 miles
    Test number
    382848166062
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P261 LCC

Does P261 LCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P261 LCC expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P261 LCC?
The MOT on P261 LCC expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P261 LCC done?
P261 LCC was recorded at 154,778 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 2,991 miles a year.
Has P261 LCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P261 LCC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on P261 LCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P261 LCC find?
P261 LCC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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