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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VFTMOT history

LC61 VFT is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 21 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 161,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

LC61 VFT white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,883 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VFT was last recorded at 161,883 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 5,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
156,752 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,131 miles
Average per year
11,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,883 miles
  • 2025 – 156,752 miles
  • 2024 – 146,077 miles
  • 2023 – 131,930 miles
  • 2022 – 118,824 miles
  • 2021 – 108,222 miles
  • 2019 – 91,394 miles
  • 2018 – 75,523 miles
  • 2017 – 67,040 miles
  • 2016 – 38,811 miles
  • 2015 – 34,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,883 miles
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,883 miles (+5,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,883 miles
    Test number
    274246612701
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,752 miles
    Test number
    561243618806
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. Fail156,752 miles (+10,675)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,752 miles
    Test number
    662969238625
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  4. Pass146,077 miles (+14,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,077 miles
    Test number
    436587616567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass131,930 miles (+13,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,930 miles
    Test number
    833430754667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  6. Pass118,824 miles (+10,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,824 miles
    Test number
    842787300429
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass108,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,222 miles
    Test number
    699300997673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,222 miles (+16,828)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,222 miles
    Test number
    750757255812
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass91,394 miles (+15,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,394 miles
    Test number
    240870176357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass75,523 miles (+8,483)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,523 miles
    Test number
    728019701274
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass67,040 miles (+28,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    169256178711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass38,811 miles (+4,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,811 miles
    Test number
    812639583667
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items
  13. Pass34,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,069 miles
    Test number
    625395205092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VFT

Does LC61 VFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VFT is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VFT?
The MOT on LC61 VFT is valid until 10 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 VFT done?
LC61 VFT was recorded at 161,883 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 11,434 miles a year.
Has LC61 VFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VFT has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 VFT 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 VFT find?
LC61 VFT passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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