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BMW 1 Series

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 MWAMOT history

LC61 MWA is a red diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 1 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LC61 MWA 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
139,100 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 MWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 MWA was last recorded at 139,100 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 8,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,952 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,148 miles
Average per year
10,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,100 miles
  • 2024 – 130,952 miles
  • 2023 – 120,821 miles
  • 2022 – 111,430 miles
  • 2021 – 96,281 miles
  • 2020 – 83,676 miles
  • 2019 – 73,380 miles
  • 2018 – 58,934 miles
  • 2017 – 51,878 miles
  • 2016 – 41,962 miles
  • 2015 – 30,408 miles
  • 2014 – 25,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,100 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    139,100 miles
    Test number
    391614186106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,098 miles (+8,146)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,098 miles
    Test number
    337315896630
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass130,952 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,952 miles
    Test number
    915461270049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  4. Fail130,952 miles (+10,131)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,952 miles
    Test number
    462872828768
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass120,821 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,821 miles
    Test number
    103474686740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail120,821 miles (+9,391)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,821 miles
    Test number
    971385753763
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges brake pad wear wire (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass111,430 miles (+10)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,430 miles
    Test number
    456328559777
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp is condensated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail111,420 miles (+15,139)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,420 miles
    Test number
    414614609371
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp is condensated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,281 miles (+12,605)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,281 miles
    Test number
    771491398007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Headlamp is condensated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass83,676 miles (+10,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    83,676 miles
    Test number
    423224565249
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass73,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    871735323759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play On inner steering arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail73,380 miles (+14,446)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    889919705060
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play On inner steering arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass58,934 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    58,934 miles
    Test number
    812687644187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,878 miles (+9,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,878 miles
    Test number
    308200551008
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass41,962 miles (+11,554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,962 miles
    Test number
    325853623933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass30,408 miles (+5,281)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,408 miles
    Test number
    226514754411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    25,127 miles
    Test number
    258409524355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 MWA

Does LC61 MWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MWA is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MWA?
The MOT on LC61 MWA is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 MWA done?
LC61 MWA was recorded at 139,100 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 10,363 miles a year.
Has LC61 MWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MWA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 MWA 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 MWA find?
LC61 MWA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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