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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 RKXMOT history

LC61 RKX is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 6 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 166,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LC61 RKX black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
166,596 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 RKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 RKX was last recorded at 166,596 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 3,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,324 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,272 miles
Average per year
9,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,596 miles
  • 2024 – 163,324 miles
  • 2023 – 160,277 miles
  • 2022 – 154,910 miles
  • 2020 – 150,903 miles
  • 2019 – 146,838 miles
  • 2018 – 139,978 miles
  • 2017 – 135,252 miles
  • 2016 – 118,157 miles
  • 2015 – 89,737 miles
  • 2014 – 62,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,596 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
  • Advisory​Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
  • Advisory​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable itemsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,596 miles (+3,272)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    166,596 miles
    Test number
    779082991372
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • Advisory​Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • Advisory​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  2. Pass163,324 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    163,324 miles
    Test number
    445590286720
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • Advisory​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  3. Fail163,324 miles (+3,047)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,324 miles
    Test number
    143298280977
    • MajorFront Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • Advisory​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  4. Pass160,277 miles (+5,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    160,277 miles
    Test number
    142573634627
    • AdvisoryBrake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass154,910 miles (+4,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,910 miles
    Test number
    417439305127
    • AdvisoryFront Under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,903 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,903 miles
    Test number
    134160999888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,838 miles (+6,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,838 miles
    Test number
    827752162226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  8. Pass139,978 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,978 miles
    Test number
    488435966090
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

  9. Fail139,966 miles (+4,714)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,966 miles
    Test number
    273868084112
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass135,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    135,252 miles
    Test number
    238704372578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail135,252 miles (+17,095)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,252 miles
    Test number
    693078076361
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass118,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,157 miles
    Test number
    945055569420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,157 miles (+28,420)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,157 miles
    Test number
    440473097165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass89,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,737 miles
    Test number
    758138382612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,737 miles (+27,098)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,737 miles
    Test number
    629196207772
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre low pressure warning light on

  16. Pass62,639 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    888048634333
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 1.6mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on 2mm and nail in tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 RKX

Does LC61 RKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 RKX is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 RKX?
The MOT on LC61 RKX is valid until 11 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 RKX done?
LC61 RKX was recorded at 166,596 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 9,359 miles a year.
Has LC61 RKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 RKX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 RKX 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 RKX find?
LC61 RKX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four, and 2 more.

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