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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 RBUMOT history

LC61 RBU is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 12 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 154,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LC61 RBU silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
154,698 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 RBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 RBU was last recorded at 154,698 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 9,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,831 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,867 miles
Average per year
7,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,698 miles
  • 2025 – 144,831 miles
  • 2023 – 140,101 miles
  • 2022 – 130,655 miles
  • 2021 – 120,429 miles
  • 2020 – 108,683 miles
  • 2019 – 107,693 miles
  • 2018 – 103,116 miles
  • 2017 – 101,128 miles
  • 2016 – 94,640 miles
  • 2014 – 68,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,698 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,698 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    154,698 miles
    Test number
    130779629381
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail154,698 miles (+9,867)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,698 miles
    Test number
    416643908232
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass144,831 miles (+4,730)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    144,831 miles
    Test number
    697110991409
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass140,101 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    140,101 miles
    Test number
    731709387090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,274 miles (+7,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,274 miles
    Test number
    397148919690
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass130,655 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,655 miles
    Test number
    553182616687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail130,650 miles (+10,221)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,650 miles
    Test number
    377969210644
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass120,429 miles (+11,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,429 miles
    Test number
    404992852881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass108,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    108,683 miles
    Test number
    155477671988
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked not effecting light
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers in engine bay and underbody

  10. Fail108,683 miles (+990)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,683 miles
    Test number
    826607111989
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens cracked not effecting light
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers in engine bay and underbody

  11. Pass107,693 miles (+4,577)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,693 miles
    Test number
    347162184103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,116 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,116 miles
    Test number
    144700759258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,128 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,128 miles
    Test number
    694672662062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,640 miles
    Test number
    910351888908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,640 miles (+25,886)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,640 miles
    Test number
    665216889713
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass68,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,754 miles
    Test number
    307819734309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,754 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,754 miles
    Test number
    785939034329
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Questions about LC61 RBU

Does LC61 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 RBU is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 RBU?
The MOT on LC61 RBU is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 RBU done?
LC61 RBU was recorded at 154,698 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,722 miles a year.
Has LC61 RBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 RBU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 RBU 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 RBU find?
LC61 RBU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: central front upper obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front outer direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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