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BMW 120

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 VZWMOT history

LC61 VZW is a white diesel BMW 120 first used on 6 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 195,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
195,525 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 VZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 VZW was last recorded at 195,525 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 13,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,372 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
13,153 miles
Average per year
15,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 195,525 miles
  • 2023 – 182,372 miles
  • 2022 – 171,917 miles
  • 2021 – 161,407 miles
  • 2020 – 149,162 miles
  • 2019 – 126,551 miles
  • 2018 – 106,444 miles
  • 2017 – 90,299 miles
  • 2016 – 73,543 miles
  • 2015 – 52,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,525 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Door Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    195,525 miles
    Test number
    815472060340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail195,525 miles (+13,153)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,525 miles
    Test number
    771571810483
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass182,372 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    182,372 miles
    Test number
    522995745561
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail182,205 miles (+10,288)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,205 miles
    Test number
    641970474019
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass171,917 miles (+10,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    171,917 miles
    Test number
    619550690968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass161,407 miles (+12,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    161,407 miles
    Test number
    777613342211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wing dented
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass149,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,162 miles
    Test number
    961919840287
    • AdvisoryNSR door dented
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail149,162 miles (+22,611)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,162 miles
    Test number
    211919985148
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR door dented
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass126,551 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,551 miles
    Test number
    782444593134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Door Damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail126,542 miles (+20,098)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,542 miles
    Test number
    209380019211
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Door Damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass106,444 miles (+16,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,444 miles
    Test number
    815088403797
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted under trays fitted
  12. Pass90,299 miles (+16,756)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,299 miles
    Test number
    943675297545
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass73,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,543 miles
    Test number
    789081891814
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail73,540 miles (+21,433)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,540 miles
    Test number
    197442473436
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail52,107 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    258902415082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass52,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,107 miles
    Test number
    687662215010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 VZW

Does LC61 VZW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 VZW expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 VZW?
The MOT on LC61 VZW expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 VZW done?
LC61 VZW was recorded at 195,525 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 15,079 miles a year.
Has LC61 VZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 VZW has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 VZW 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 VZW find?
LC61 VZW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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