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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VZTMOT history

LC61 VZT is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 9 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 143,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,768 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VZT was last recorded at 143,768 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 13,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,504 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,264 miles
Average per year
7,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,768 miles
  • 2024 – 130,504 miles
  • 2023 – 121,169 miles
  • 2022 – 116,942 miles
  • 2021 – 109,608 miles
  • 2020 – 104,603 miles
  • 2019 – 93,855 miles
  • 2018 – 85,849 miles
  • 2017 – 78,636 miles
  • 2016 – 68,807 miles
  • 2015 – 61,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,768 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,768 miles (+13,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,768 miles
    Test number
    138175510151
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass130,504 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,504 miles
    Test number
    584972870725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,268 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,268 miles
    Test number
    660294776050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,169 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,169 miles
    Test number
    414456939478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,942 miles (+7,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,942 miles
    Test number
    103494504549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass109,608 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,608 miles
    Test number
    915308132808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,583 miles (+4,980)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,583 miles
    Test number
    551232470546
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass104,603 miles (+10,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,603 miles
    Test number
    633497397898
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass93,855 miles (+8,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,855 miles
    Test number
    618318390654
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass85,849 miles (+7,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,849 miles
    Test number
    319268695030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,636 miles (+9,829)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    719592731024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,807 miles (+7,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,807 miles
    Test number
    648158907899
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass61,021 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,021 miles
    Test number
    449709105083
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront off side tyre has a cut in the side wall
  14. Fail61,020 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,020 miles
    Test number
    477988005093
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront off side tyre has a cut in the side wall

Questions about LC61 VZT

Does LC61 VZT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 VZT is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VZT?
The MOT on LC61 VZT is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 VZT done?
LC61 VZT was recorded at 143,768 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 7,539 miles a year.
Has LC61 VZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VZT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LC61 VZT 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 VZT find?
LC61 VZT passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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