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BMW 118

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 KWZMOT history

LC61 KWZ is a red diesel BMW 118 first used on 14 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LC61 KWZ red 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 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
138,716 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 KWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 KWZ was last recorded at 138,716 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,706 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
8,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,716 miles
  • 2025 – 128,938 miles
  • 2024 – 119,178 miles
  • 2023 – 109,563 miles
  • 2022 – 97,928 miles
  • 2021 – 86,186 miles
  • 2020 – 82,423 miles
  • 2019 – 77,885 miles
  • 2018 – 70,557 miles
  • 2017 – 61,665 miles
  • 2016 – 53,322 miles
  • 2015 – 46,072 miles
  • 2014 – 40,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,716 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,716 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    138,716 miles
    Test number
    990500644382
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail138,706 miles (+9,768)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,706 miles
    Test number
    316213400099
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass128,938 miles (+78)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,938 miles
    Test number
    245255655386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail128,860 miles (+9,682)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    881210107475
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,178 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    869966180652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail119,178 miles (+9,615)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    550591703261
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,563 miles (+11,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,563 miles
    Test number
    581903184319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,928 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,928 miles
    Test number
    166455054620
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources led lamp unit (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail97,928 miles (+11,742)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,928 miles
    Test number
    762818079424
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources led lamp unit (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass86,186 miles (+3,763)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,186 miles
    Test number
    863556338021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,423 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,423 miles
    Test number
    431090959242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail82,415 miles (+4,530)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,415 miles
    Test number
    635968267794
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass77,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,885 miles
    Test number
    488059694195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre; going smooth to inside edge

  14. Fail77,885 miles (+7,328)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,885 miles
    Test number
    355917349165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre; going smooth to inside edge

  15. Pass70,557 miles (+8,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,557 miles
    Test number
    411105814412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass61,665 miles (+8,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,665 miles
    Test number
    308572723876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass53,322 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,322 miles
    Test number
    941432169702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,072 miles (+5,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,072 miles
    Test number
    470040119677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass40,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,904 miles
    Test number
    906159704388
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LC61 KWZ

Does LC61 KWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 KWZ is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 KWZ?
The MOT on LC61 KWZ is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 KWZ done?
LC61 KWZ was recorded at 138,716 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 8,207 miles a year.
Has LC61 KWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 KWZ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 KWZ 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 KWZ find?
LC61 KWZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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