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BMW 118

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LL61 VWPMOT history

LL61 VWP is a black diesel BMW 118 first used on 21 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 177,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

LL61 VWP black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2025
Mileage
177,749 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 VWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL61 VWP was last recorded at 177,749 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 4,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,614 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4,135 miles
Average per year
9,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,749 miles
  • 2024 – 173,614 miles
  • 2023 – 170,817 miles
  • 2022 – 167,909 miles
  • 2021 – 163,594 miles
  • 2020 – 153,718 miles
  • 2019 – 134,967 miles
  • 2018 – 125,190 miles
  • 2016 – 101,686 miles
  • 2015 – 86,814 miles
  • 2014 – 73,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail177,749 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlight slightly insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake warning lamp illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail177,749 miles (+4,135)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,749 miles
    Test number
    280739001330
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlight slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass173,614 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    173,614 miles
    Test number
    778488555735
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail173,609 miles (+2,792)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,609 miles
    Test number
    561756713663
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,817 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    170,817 miles
    Test number
    552285394849
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  5. Fail170,814 miles (+2,905)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,814 miles
    Test number
    737666282872
    • MajorRear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing both (1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  6. Pass167,909 miles (+4,315)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,909 miles
    Test number
    257010620975
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass163,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    163,594 miles
    Test number
    354910337450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail163,594 miles (+9,876)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,594 miles
    Test number
    688162033463
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass153,718 miles (+18,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    153,718 miles
    Test number
    607643635899
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  10. Pass134,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,967 miles
    Test number
    544778773200
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  11. Fail134,967 miles (+9,777)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,967 miles
    Test number
    218344166829
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront pads 2mm
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn

  12. Pass125,190 miles (+65)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    125,190 miles
    Test number
    260967765336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail125,125 miles (+267)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,125 miles
    Test number
    879032902543
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail124,858 miles (+23,172)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,858 miles
    Test number
    164223310314
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also nail in tyre (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drivers rear tyre tread low (3mm) across

  15. Pass101,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,686 miles
    Test number
    443759720568
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail101,673 miles (+14,859)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,673 miles
    Test number
    524390058013
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass86,814 miles (+13,330)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,814 miles
    Test number
    199672947606
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass73,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,484 miles
    Test number
    885874214324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,484 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,484 miles
    Test number
    645214314309
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Questions about LL61 VWP

Does LL61 VWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL61 VWP expired on 11 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL61 VWP?
The MOT on LL61 VWP expired on 11 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL61 VWP done?
LL61 VWP was recorded at 177,749 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 9,780 miles a year.
Has LL61 VWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 VWP has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 VWP 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 LL61 VWP find?
LL61 VWP failed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak, and 10 more.

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