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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 VBVMOT history

LC61 VBV is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 20 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 123,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
123,519 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VBV was last recorded at 123,519 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 15,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,366 miles · 20 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
15,153 miles
Average per year
9,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,519 miles
  • 2024 – 108,366 miles
  • 2023 – 94,932 miles
  • 2022 – 87,310 miles
  • 2021 – 81,477 miles
  • 2020 – 75,076 miles
  • 2019 – 64,588 miles
  • 2017 – 54,128 miles
  • 2016 – 45,032 miles
  • 2015 – 35,960 miles
  • 2014 – 26,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,519 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 29 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,519 miles (+15,153)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,519 miles
    Test number
    372259262314
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass108,366 miles (+13,434)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,366 miles
    Test number
    431337990148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,932 miles (+7,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,932 miles
    Test number
    282097818759
    • 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))
  4. Pass87,310 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    87,310 miles
    Test number
    589085721311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,477 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    81,477 miles
    Test number
    622714556174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,076 miles (+10,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,076 miles
    Test number
    237456617319
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass64,588 miles (+10,460)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,588 miles
    Test number
    542194615124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,128 miles (+9,096)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,128 miles
    Test number
    988841931784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,032 miles (+9,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,032 miles
    Test number
    766758604539
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn low
  10. Pass35,960 miles (+9,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,960 miles
    Test number
    557169312852
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
  11. Pass26,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    26,578 miles
    Test number
    368843264392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VBV

Does LC61 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 VBV expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VBV?
The MOT on LC61 VBV expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 VBV done?
LC61 VBV was recorded at 123,519 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 9,023 miles a year.
Has LC61 VBV ever failed its MOT?
No. LC61 VBV has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LC61 VBV 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 VBV find?
LC61 VBV passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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