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BMW 118

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 CVCMOT history

LP61 CVC is a blue petrol BMW 118 first used on 20 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 143,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2026
Mileage
143,005 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 CVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2026
Latest MOT test
31 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 CVC was last recorded at 143,005 miles on 31 May 2025, 1,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,146 miles · 1 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,859 miles
Average per year
11,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,005 miles
  • 2024 – 141,146 miles
  • 2023 – 134,767 miles
  • 2022 – 122,187 miles
  • 2021 – 105,273 miles
  • 2020 – 98,857 miles
  • 2019 – 82,525 miles
  • 2018 – 66,123 miles
  • 2017 – 51,157 miles
  • 2016 – 37,085 miles
  • 2015 – 25,764 miles
  • 2014 – 15,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,005 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre side (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBlue smoke

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,005 miles (+1,859)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    143,005 miles
    Test number
    536510895275
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre side (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBlue smoke

  2. Pass141,146 miles (+6,379)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,146 miles
    Test number
    946305702141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,767 miles
    Test number
    859950662509
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

  4. Fail134,767 miles (+12,580)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,767 miles
    Test number
    541570731353
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted restricting view of some testable items

  5. Pass122,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,187 miles
    Test number
    157874817259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail122,187 miles (+16,914)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,187 miles
    Test number
    979221836821
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass105,273 miles (+6,416)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,273 miles
    Test number
    633230079124
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass98,857 miles (+16,332)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    98,857 miles
    Test number
    387693914325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,525 miles (+16,402)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,525 miles
    Test number
    224254987607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,123 miles
    Test number
    410869194938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,123 miles (+14,966)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,123 miles
    Test number
    885524679750
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass51,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    305519237298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,157 miles (+14,072)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    518384271513
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass37,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,085 miles
    Test number
    438504746047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 3mm

  15. Fail37,085 miles (+11,321)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,085 miles
    Test number
    199433455694
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges and on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 3mm

  16. Pass25,764 miles (+10,439)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,764 miles
    Test number
    939516015087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    15,325 miles
    Test number
    867100984067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 CVC

Does LP61 CVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP61 CVC expired on 31 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP61 CVC?
The MOT on LP61 CVC expired on 31 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP61 CVC done?
LP61 CVC was recorded at 143,005 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2025, an average of 11,405 miles a year.
Has LP61 CVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 CVC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LP61 CVC 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 CVC find?
LP61 CVC passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2025 with 4 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre side; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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