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BMW 116

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 MDJMOT history

LC61 MDJ is a red diesel BMW 116 first used on 19 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 180,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LC61 MDJ 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 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
180,868 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 MDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 MDJ was last recorded at 180,868 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,861 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
13,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,868 miles
  • 2025 – 165,133 miles
  • 2024 – 150,938 miles
  • 2023 – 136,975 miles
  • 2022 – 125,075 miles
  • 2021 – 114,490 miles
  • 2020 – 105,734 miles
  • 2019 – 90,768 miles
  • 2018 – 74,957 miles
  • 2017 – 61,572 miles
  • 2015 – 45,922 miles
  • 2014 – 32,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,868 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Full under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,868 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    180,868 miles
    Test number
    969953868052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail180,861 miles (+15,728)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,861 miles
    Test number
    363302911844
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,133 miles (+14,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,133 miles
    Test number
    243129626355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass150,938 miles (+13,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    150,938 miles
    Test number
    250820156663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,975 miles (+11,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,975 miles
    Test number
    943348094664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,075 miles
    Test number
    528715961073
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,075 miles (+10,585)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,075 miles
    Test number
    142012418915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,490 miles (+8,756)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,490 miles
    Test number
    121341513812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,734 miles (+14,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,734 miles
    Test number
    554463629868
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted

  10. Pass90,768 miles (+15,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    695637229940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted

  11. Pass74,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,957 miles
    Test number
    566229496265
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail74,957 miles (+13,385)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,957 miles
    Test number
    486519962895
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass61,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,572 miles
    Test number
    845896549439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,572 miles (+15,650)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,572 miles
    Test number
    452253807761
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass45,922 miles (+13,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,922 miles
    Test number
    284997571505
    • AdvisoryFull under trays fitted

  16. Pass32,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,620 miles
    Test number
    967260644341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 MDJ

Does LC61 MDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MDJ is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MDJ?
The MOT on LC61 MDJ is valid until 25 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 MDJ done?
LC61 MDJ was recorded at 180,868 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 13,343 miles a year.
Has LC61 MDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MDJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 MDJ 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 MDJ find?
LC61 MDJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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