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BMW 118

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 CTUMOT history

LP61 CTU is a black petrol BMW 118 first used on 1 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 57,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,571 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 CTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 CTU was last recorded at 57,571 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,164 miles · 4 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,407 miles
Average per year
4,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,571 miles
  • 2024 – 53,164 miles
  • 2023 – 50,579 miles
  • 2022 – 45,054 miles
  • 2021 – 35,358 miles
  • 2020 – 33,593 miles
  • 2019 – 31,243 miles
  • 2018 – 29,691 miles
  • 2017 – 26,643 miles
  • 2016 – 20,989 miles
  • 2015 – 12,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,571 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,571 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,571 miles
    Test number
    417844330790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,164 miles (+2,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,164 miles
    Test number
    145588319684
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp compensated
  3. Pass50,579 miles (+5,525)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,579 miles
    Test number
    450132953116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,054 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,054 miles
    Test number
    187405250415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,358 miles (+1,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    35,358 miles
    Test number
    595644406427
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass33,593 miles (+2,350)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    33,593 miles
    Test number
    613699640790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,243 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,243 miles
    Test number
    597873739165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,691 miles (+3,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,691 miles
    Test number
    162251342857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass26,643 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,643 miles
    Test number
    221932044526
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Fail26,643 miles (+5,654)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,643 miles
    Test number
    894112550508
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass20,989 miles (+8,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,989 miles
    Test number
    767134886017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass12,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,444 miles
    Test number
    718176545132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 CTU

Does LP61 CTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 CTU is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 CTU?
The MOT on LP61 CTU is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 CTU done?
LP61 CTU was recorded at 57,571 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,243 miles a year.
Has LP61 CTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 CTU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2017.
Has the mileage on LP61 CTU 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 LP61 CTU find?
LP61 CTU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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