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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VDTMOT history

LC61 VDT is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 19 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 153,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

LC61 VDT 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 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
153,956 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VDT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VDT was last recorded at 153,956 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 7,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,334 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,622 miles
Average per year
11,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,956 miles
  • 2025 – 146,334 miles
  • 2024 – 131,032 miles
  • 2023 – 115,004 miles
  • 2022 – 106,687 miles
  • 2021 – 95,676 miles
  • 2020 – 81,299 miles
  • 2019 – 68,000 miles
  • 2018 – 50,807 miles
  • 2017 – 40,367 miles
  • 2016 – 32,764 miles
  • 2015 – 27,551 miles
  • 2014 – 22,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,956 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,956 miles (+7,622)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    153,956 miles
    Test number
    161104521061
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,334 miles (+15,302)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,334 miles
    Test number
    231045922996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,032 miles (+16,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,032 miles
    Test number
    264967167453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass115,004 miles (+8,317)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,004 miles
    Test number
    516593878189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,687 miles
    Test number
    654281190202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail106,687 miles (+11,011)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,687 miles
    Test number
    438907082393
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,676 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,676 miles
    Test number
    787247728709
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail95,676 miles (+14,377)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,676 miles
    Test number
    693803600395
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass81,299 miles (+13,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,299 miles
    Test number
    372246135140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass68,000 miles (+17,193)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    518643708855
    • 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass50,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,807 miles
    Test number
    992182322639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail50,807 miles (+10,440)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,807 miles
    Test number
    222450366130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass40,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    40,367 miles
    Test number
    443254252975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,367 miles (+7,603)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,367 miles
    Test number
    913600873238
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass32,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,764 miles
    Test number
    920443885959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,764 miles (+5,213)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,764 miles
    Test number
    747127192118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass27,551 miles (+4,735)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,551 miles
    Test number
    987116415213
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass22,816 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    22,816 miles
    Test number
    215671534363
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC61 VDT

Does LC61 VDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VDT is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VDT?
The MOT on LC61 VDT is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VDT done?
LC61 VDT was recorded at 153,956 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 11,116 miles a year.
Has LC61 VDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VDT has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LC61 VDT 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 VDT find?
LC61 VDT passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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