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BMW 116

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VCUMOT history

LC61 VCU is a black diesel BMW 116 first used on 29 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

LC61 VCU black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,382 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VCU was last recorded at 104,382 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 7,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,668 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,714 miles
Average per year
7,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,382 miles
  • 2025 – 96,668 miles
  • 2024 – 89,741 miles
  • 2023 – 81,646 miles
  • 2022 – 79,280 miles
  • 2021 – 75,879 miles
  • 2020 – 67,816 miles
  • 2019 – 57,133 miles
  • 2018 – 50,499 miles
  • 2017 – 41,274 miles
  • 2016 – 33,046 miles
  • 2015 – 25,156 miles
  • 2014 – 17,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,382 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tpms light on osr tyre under pressure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,382 miles
    Test number
    293541095765
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail104,382 miles (+7,714)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,382 miles
    Test number
    706790456554
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,668 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    96,668 miles
    Test number
    984778312355
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on osr tyre under pressure

  4. Fail96,668 miles (+6,927)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,668 miles
    Test number
    342583290316
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on osr tyre under pressure

  5. Pass89,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    89,741 miles
    Test number
    875786954654
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail89,741 miles (+8,095)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,741 miles
    Test number
    181077217244
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass81,646 miles (+2,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,646 miles
    Test number
    988949986873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,280 miles (+3,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    79,280 miles
    Test number
    630267034272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,879 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,879 miles
    Test number
    743879372723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,871 miles (+1,543)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,871 miles
    Test number
    183675688903
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass74,328 miles (+6,512)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,328 miles
    Test number
    358685170531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,816 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,816 miles
    Test number
    414226059902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,746 miles (+10,613)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,746 miles
    Test number
    315361444777
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass57,133 miles (+6,634)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    922982842046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,499 miles
    Test number
    578726961836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,499 miles (+9,225)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,499 miles
    Test number
    269159911346
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  17. Pass41,274 miles (+8,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,274 miles
    Test number
    143559340561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

  18. Pass33,046 miles (+7,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,046 miles
    Test number
    460808693734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre around 3mm over tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre around 3mm on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre around 4mm over tread.

  19. Pass25,156 miles (+7,570)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,156 miles
    Test number
    698303835153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    17,586 miles
    Test number
    237589344144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VCU

Does LC61 VCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VCU is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VCU?
The MOT on LC61 VCU is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VCU done?
LC61 VCU was recorded at 104,382 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 7,213 miles a year.
Has LC61 VCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VCU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VCU 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 VCU find?
LC61 VCU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened.

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