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BMW 116

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 ZSLMOT history

LC61 ZSL is a silver diesel BMW 116 first used on 28 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

LC61 ZSL silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,769 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZSL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZSL was last recorded at 158,769 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 14,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,080 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,689 miles
Average per year
11,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,769 miles
  • 2025 – 144,080 miles
  • 2024 – 135,991 miles
  • 2023 – 128,439 miles
  • 2022 – 116,301 miles
  • 2021 – 103,298 miles
  • 2020 – 93,558 miles
  • 2019 – 82,822 miles
  • 2018 – 63,678 miles
  • 2017 – 49,373 miles
  • 2016 – 30,148 miles
  • 2015 – 25,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,769 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s/f (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,769 miles (+14,689)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,769 miles
    Test number
    329453724966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s/f (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass144,080 miles (+8,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    144,080 miles
    Test number
    604313632411
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,991 miles (+7,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,991 miles
    Test number
    934258214228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass128,439 miles (+94)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,439 miles
    Test number
    504443193812
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail128,345 miles (+12,044)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,345 miles
    Test number
    465779978284
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,301 miles (+13,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,301 miles
    Test number
    189239257811
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,298 miles (+9,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,298 miles
    Test number
    607510075722
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass93,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,558 miles
    Test number
    505303161761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail93,558 miles (+10,736)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,558 miles
    Test number
    884376171759
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,822 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,822 miles
    Test number
    130536297532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,998 miles (+18,320)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,998 miles
    Test number
    344980003661
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass63,678 miles (+14,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,678 miles
    Test number
    408619224668
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass49,373 miles (+19,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,373 miles
    Test number
    713807644330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass30,148 miles (+4,338)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,148 miles
    Test number
    382997259501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,810 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,810 miles
    Test number
    790949762168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,001 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,001 miles
    Test number
    568227125093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail24,001 miles6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,001 miles
    Test number
    529333725090
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LC61 ZSL

Does LC61 ZSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZSL is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZSL?
The MOT on LC61 ZSL is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 ZSL done?
LC61 ZSL was recorded at 158,769 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 11,501 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZSL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZSL 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 ZSL find?
LC61 ZSL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s/f; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s and o/s/f; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm, and 4 more.

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