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BMW 125

White · Petrol · 2011 · 2,996 cc

LC61 CEAMOT history

LC61 CEA is a white petrol BMW 125 first used on 9 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 159,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LC61 CEA white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
159,282 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 CEA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
125
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 CEA was last recorded at 159,282 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 13,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,733 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,549 miles
Average per year
11,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,282 miles
  • 2025 – 145,733 miles
  • 2023 – 128,888 miles
  • 2022 – 114,535 miles
  • 2021 – 98,271 miles
  • 2020 – 88,308 miles
  • 2019 – 80,241 miles
  • 2018 – 71,132 miles
  • 2017 – 68,296 miles
  • 2016 – 57,611 miles
  • 2015 – 45,472 miles
  • 2014 – 30,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,282 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    159,282 miles
    Test number
    209252364425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,282 miles (+13,549)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,282 miles
    Test number
    884418158670
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass145,733 miles (+16,845)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,733 miles
    Test number
    685555260675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,888 miles (+14,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    128,888 miles
    Test number
    736023914845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass114,535 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,535 miles
    Test number
    803415320831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,512 miles (+16,241)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,512 miles
    Test number
    747312270281
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass98,271 miles (+9,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,271 miles
    Test number
    663774912724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass88,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,308 miles
    Test number
    710042675134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Fail88,308 miles (+8,067)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,308 miles
    Test number
    386957157368
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass80,241 miles (+9,109)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,241 miles
    Test number
    743962288939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,132 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    332750111292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,296 miles (+10,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,296 miles
    Test number
    375398265923
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass57,611 miles (+12,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,611 miles
    Test number
    519763448452
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass45,472 miles (+14,621)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,472 miles
    Test number
    320272685928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,851 miles
    Test number
    446351534289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 CEA

Does LC61 CEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 CEA is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 CEA?
The MOT on LC61 CEA is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 CEA done?
LC61 CEA was recorded at 159,282 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 11,222 miles a year.
Has LC61 CEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 CEA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 CEA 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 LC61 CEA find?
LC61 CEA passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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