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BMW 123

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC61 ZVEMOT history

LC61 ZVE is a black diesel BMW 123 first used on 22 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 161,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

LC61 ZVE black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
161,833 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
123
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZVE was last recorded at 161,833 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 19,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,824 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
19,009 miles
Average per year
9,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,833 miles
  • 2025 – 142,824 miles
  • 2024 – 138,498 miles
  • 2023 – 134,692 miles
  • 2022 – 130,958 miles
  • 2021 – 127,676 miles
  • 2020 – 125,644 miles
  • 2019 – 122,317 miles
  • 2018 – 111,995 miles
  • 2017 – 88,486 miles
  • 2016 – 71,127 miles
  • 2015 – 57,764 miles
  • 2014 – 51,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,833 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,833 miles (+19,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    161,833 miles
    Test number
    716937392506
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion
  2. Pass142,824 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,824 miles
    Test number
    280690116052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,498 miles
    Test number
    355542270753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail138,498 miles (+3,806)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,498 miles
    Test number
    924468519545
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Broken (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass134,692 miles (+3,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,692 miles
    Test number
    270726631581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass130,958 miles (+3,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,958 miles
    Test number
    481416595360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive leaking onto the front tension strut bush (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass127,676 miles (+2,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    127,676 miles
    Test number
    288803808760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass125,644 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,644 miles
    Test number
    732186972968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail125,643 miles (+3,326)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,643 miles
    Test number
    291274429354
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass122,317 miles (+10,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,317 miles
    Test number
    888723141631
    • 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))
  11. Pass111,995 miles (+23,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,995 miles
    Test number
    677839643102
    • AdvisoryFront tyres - uneven wear
  12. Pass88,486 miles (+17,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,486 miles
    Test number
    210626398043
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
  13. Pass71,127 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,127 miles
    Test number
    894309690084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,122 miles (+13,358)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,122 miles
    Test number
    311552168266
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass57,764 miles (+6,443)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,764 miles
    Test number
    587682315249
    • NoteToo clean for emissions test
  16. Pass51,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,321 miles
    Test number
    495418534324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 ZVE

Does LC61 ZVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZVE is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZVE?
The MOT on LC61 ZVE is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 ZVE done?
LC61 ZVE was recorded at 161,833 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 9,402 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZVE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZVE 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 ZVE find?
LC61 ZVE passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; underbody has general corrosion.

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