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BMW 1 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 RKJMOT history

LC61 RKJ is a blue diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 11 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 172,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LC61 RKJ blue 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 May 2027
Mileage
172,566 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 RKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 RKJ was last recorded at 172,566 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 15,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
157,100 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
15,466 miles
Average per year
12,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,566 miles
  • 2025 – 157,100 miles
  • 2024 – 135,312 miles
  • 2023 – 116,183 miles
  • 2022 – 101,402 miles
  • 2021 – 95,666 miles
  • 2020 – 88,470 miles
  • 2019 – 78,437 miles
  • 2018 – 69,918 miles
  • 2017 – 65,235 miles
  • 2016 – 57,066 miles
  • 2015 – 43,786 miles
  • 2014 – 31,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,566 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,566 miles (+15,466)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,566 miles
    Test number
    345921580250
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass157,100 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    157,100 miles
    Test number
    143289501591
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt noise
  3. Fail157,100 miles (+21,788)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,100 miles
    Test number
    184414575982
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt noise
  4. Pass135,312 miles (+19,129)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,312 miles
    Test number
    867472360759
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from the auxiliary drive belt area
  5. Pass116,183 miles (+14,781)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,183 miles
    Test number
    773062637393
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass101,402 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,402 miles
    Test number
    471131221992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,666 miles (+7,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,666 miles
    Test number
    281726185055
    • 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))
  8. Pass88,470 miles (+10,033)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    88,470 miles
    Test number
    167424102265
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass78,437 miles (+8,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,437 miles
    Test number
    971279686005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass69,918 miles (+4,683)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,918 miles
    Test number
    545812272606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,235 miles (+8,169)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,235 miles
    Test number
    954629035418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass57,066 miles (+13,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,066 miles
    Test number
    329039370961
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass43,786 miles (+12,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,786 miles
    Test number
    573115216739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass31,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,363 miles
    Test number
    538718104304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 RKJ

Does LC61 RKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 RKJ is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 RKJ?
The MOT on LC61 RKJ is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 RKJ done?
LC61 RKJ was recorded at 172,566 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 12,294 miles a year.
Has LC61 RKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 RKJ has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 RKJ 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 RKJ find?
LC61 RKJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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