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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VFRMOT history

LC61 VFR is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 3 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 146,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

LC61 VFR white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,308 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC61 VFR was last recorded at 146,308 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 1,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,827 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1,481 miles
Average per year
10,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,308 miles
  • 2025 – 142,626 miles
  • 2024 – 140,743 miles
  • 2023 – 131,389 miles
  • 2022 – 122,654 miles
  • 2021 – 108,839 miles
  • 2020 – 91,449 miles
  • 2019 – 72,476 miles
  • 2018 – 53,223 miles
  • 2017 – 42,535 miles
  • 2016 – 33,061 miles
  • 2015 – 23,222 miles
  • 2014 – 14,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,308 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT failures 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,308 miles (+1,481)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,308 miles
    Test number
    414312502426
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass144,827 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,827 miles
    Test number
    503140399655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail144,827 miles (+2,201)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,827 miles
    Test number
    815364961744
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass142,626 miles (+1,883)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    142,626 miles
    Test number
    472337095619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass140,743 miles (+9,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,743 miles
    Test number
    546115282332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass131,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,389 miles
    Test number
    314056025392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,384 miles (+8,730)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,384 miles
    Test number
    849418830063
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass122,654 miles (+13,815)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,654 miles
    Test number
    123993333475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,839 miles (+17,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,839 miles
    Test number
    885068519992
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms front bush both sides bushes cracked splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    91,449 miles
    Test number
    956465918605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,449 miles (+18,973)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,449 miles
    Test number
    810410726474
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass72,476 miles (+19,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    72,476 miles
    Test number
    659684985086
    • 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))

  13. Pass53,223 miles (+10,688)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,223 miles
    Test number
    634482333679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,535 miles (+9,474)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,535 miles
    Test number
    631204418388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,061 miles (+9,839)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,061 miles
    Test number
    839482083737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,222 miles (+8,390)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,222 miles
    Test number
    385441305133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    14,832 miles
    Test number
    266457404107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LC61 VFR

Does LC61 VFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VFR is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VFR?
The MOT on LC61 VFR is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VFR done?
LC61 VFR was recorded at 146,308 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 10,494 miles a year.
Has LC61 VFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VFR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 VFR 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 VFR find?
LC61 VFR failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside rear direction indicator not working; nearside rear position lamp not working, and 4 more.

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