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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T61 LCXMOT history

T61 LCX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2021 and it has passed 15 of 30 MOT tests, with 183,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2021
Mileage
183,700 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
30
15 passed · 15 failed
Per year
7,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 LCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T61 LCX was last recorded at 183,700 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 1,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,413 miles · 3 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
1,287 miles
Average per year
7,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 183,700 miles
  • 2020 – 182,413 miles
  • 2019 – 179,640 miles
  • 2017 – 176,103 miles
  • 2016 – 173,884 miles
  • 2014 – 168,427 miles
  • 2013 – 162,326 miles
  • 2012 – 145,484 miles
  • 2010 – 140,624 miles
  • 2009 – 129,874 miles
  • 2008 – 115,325 miles
  • 2007 – 100,111 miles
  • 2006 – 86,133 miles
  • 2005 – 66,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail183,700 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill x5 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor x2 at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryHand brake no working nsr and osr

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail183,700 miles (+1,287)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,700 miles
    Test number
    847879991857
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill x5 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor x2 at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake no working nsr and osr

  2. Pass182,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,413 miles
    Test number
    425507644469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail182,413 miles (+2,773)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,413 miles
    Test number
    401007581686
    • MajorBrake performance not tested unable to test due to osf spring broken and touching rim (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass179,640 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    179,640 miles
    Test number
    643846026081
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail179,640 miles (+3,537)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,640 miles
    Test number
    414715699680
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass176,103 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    176,103 miles
    Test number
    729491150161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Fail176,103 miles (+2,219)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,103 miles
    Test number
    158552478469
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass173,884 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    173,884 miles
    Test number
    279586500082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail173,797 miles (+2,651)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,797 miles
    Test number
    132390743046
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass171,146 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    171,146 miles
    Test number
    308808439333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  11. Fail171,141 miles (+2,714)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,141 miles
    Test number
    777559334130
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  12. Pass168,427 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    168,427 miles
    Test number
    405446754308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail168,416 miles (+5,998)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,416 miles
    Test number
    878073554304
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass162,418 miles (+92)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    162,418 miles
    Test number
    565983604004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail162,326 miles (+9,710)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,326 miles
    Test number
    269154763324
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass152,616 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    152,616 miles
    Test number
    105364203060
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  17. Fail152,616 miles (+7,132)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,616 miles
    Test number
    168792403015
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased

  18. Pass145,484 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    145,484 miles
    Test number
    307953002098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail145,484 miles (+4,860)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,484 miles
    Test number
    529443602081
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass140,624 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    140,624 miles
    Test number
    740251150346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail140,604 miles (+10,730)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,604 miles
    Test number
    922037640302
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre cut on sidewall

  22. Pass129,874 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    129,874 miles
    Test number
    922151459307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail129,872 miles (+14,547)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,872 miles
    Test number
    654585649370
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass115,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    115,325 miles
    Test number
    843728458322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail115,325 miles (+15,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,325 miles
    Test number
    513168358383
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  26. Pass100,111 miles (+13,721)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    100,111 miles
    Test number
    863635357352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass86,390 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    86,390 miles
    Test number
    712693307046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail86,133 miles (+19,530)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,133 miles
    Test number
    380343066319
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass66,603 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    784898615312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail66,597 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,597 miles
    Test number
    710618505351
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T61 LCX

Does T61 LCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T61 LCX expired on 6 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T61 LCX?
The MOT on T61 LCX expired on 6 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T61 LCX done?
T61 LCX was recorded at 183,700 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 7,283 miles a year.
Has T61 LCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 LCX has failed 15 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T61 LCX 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 T61 LCX find?
T61 LCX failed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; front brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both front inners, and 8 more.

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