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BMW 118

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LC61 ZSUMOT history

LC61 ZSU is a silver diesel BMW 118 first used on 14 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 103,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LC61 ZSU silver BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,347 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZSU was last recorded at 103,347 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,546 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
801 miles
Average per year
6,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,347 miles
  • 2024 – 102,546 miles
  • 2023 – 99,464 miles
  • 2022 – 94,161 miles
  • 2021 – 91,352 miles
  • 2020 – 84,422 miles
  • 2019 – 73,439 miles
  • 2018 – 58,579 miles
  • 2017 – 44,388 miles
  • 2016 – 34,300 miles
  • 2015 – 28,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,347 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,347 miles (+801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,347 miles
    Test number
    168564592448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass102,546 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    970966686706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,464 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,464 miles
    Test number
    577672792026
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail99,463 miles (+5,302)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,463 miles
    Test number
    161854027587
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm , one of two lower arms the other being curved in shape. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass94,161 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,161 miles
    Test number
    619068839406
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail94,161 miles (+2,809)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,161 miles
    Test number
    827845813820
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass91,352 miles (+6,930)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,352 miles
    Test number
    125254148206
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT COVER CRACKING . (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCKER DAMP . (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass84,422 miles (+10,983)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,422 miles
    Test number
    309589540229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,439 miles (+14,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,439 miles
    Test number
    849936342282
    • AdvisoryBonnet secure but catch/cable/pull handle reqs attention
  10. Pass58,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,579 miles
    Test number
    660787410856
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components.
  11. Fail58,579 miles (+14,191)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,579 miles
    Test number
    811075352260
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components.
  12. Pass44,388 miles (+10,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,388 miles
    Test number
    576048613428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass34,300 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,300 miles
    Test number
    689108129828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,654 miles
    Test number
    809324114240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,654 miles (+3,291)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,654 miles
    Test number
    693758525680
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)
  16. Pass28,363 miles (+715)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,363 miles
    Test number
    638239455009
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass27,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,648 miles
    Test number
    667647205065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 ZSU

Does LC61 ZSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZSU is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZSU?
The MOT on LC61 ZSU is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 ZSU done?
LC61 ZSU was recorded at 103,347 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,979 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZSU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZSU 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 ZSU find?
LC61 ZSU passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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