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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC11 ELXMOT history

LC11 ELX is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 1 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LC11 ELX black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
120,344 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC11 ELX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC11 ELX was last recorded at 120,344 miles on 19 May 2026, 6,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,465 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,879 miles
Average per year
6,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,344 miles
  • 2025 – 113,465 miles
  • 2024 – 109,377 miles
  • 2023 – 102,093 miles
  • 2022 – 91,979 miles
  • 2021 – 84,154 miles
  • 2020 – 79,452 miles
  • 2019 – 72,874 miles
  • 2018 – 65,664 miles
  • 2017 – 59,379 miles
  • 2016 – 53,094 miles
  • 2015 – 46,575 miles
  • 2014 – 38,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,344 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,344 miles (+6,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,344 miles
    Test number
    572486891994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass113,465 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    113,465 miles
    Test number
    783700029237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail113,462 miles (+4,085)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,462 miles
    Test number
    368141034622
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass109,377 miles (+7,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    109,377 miles
    Test number
    209599807580
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass102,093 miles (+10,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,093 miles
    Test number
    668606261430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass91,979 miles (+7,825)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,979 miles
    Test number
    681578883697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall and outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass84,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,154 miles
    Test number
    443776342189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,154 miles (+4,702)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,154 miles
    Test number
    252876004921
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass79,452 miles (+6,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    79,452 miles
    Test number
    413039925372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass72,874 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,874 miles
    Test number
    471714647580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,871 miles (+7,207)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,871 miles
    Test number
    185556806286
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass65,664 miles (+6,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,664 miles
    Test number
    138779028344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in side wall not showing canvas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre out of shape slightly on inner edge
  13. Pass59,379 miles (+6,285)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,379 miles
    Test number
    588881148944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,094 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,094 miles
    Test number
    318448124713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,575 miles (+7,731)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,575 miles
    Test number
    649104215190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass38,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,844 miles
    Test number
    856956904192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,843 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,843 miles
    Test number
    576026204112
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LC11 ELX

Does LC11 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC11 ELX is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC11 ELX?
The MOT on LC11 ELX is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC11 ELX done?
LC11 ELX was recorded at 120,344 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 6,741 miles a year.
Has LC11 ELX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC11 ELX has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LC11 ELX 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 LC11 ELX find?
LC11 ELX passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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